Inflammation of the nose (rhinitis) is a common cause of runny nose. Other common causes include the common cold (viral respiratory infection), influenza (flu), and sinusitis (inflammation or infection of the sinuses). Inserting objects into your nose can also produce a runny nose.
A: Under the FMLA rule, an employer must provide leave under whichever statutory provision provides the greater rights to employees.34 For examples of how this principle is applied, see the FMLA rule at  825.702(b)-(e).
The federal FMLA sets the minimum standard â 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected family and medical leave. If your state has a more generous law than the FMLA, then you can take advantage of the more generous provisions.As of June 2014, 20 states provide some type of leave that is more generous than the FMLA.