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 FMLAâs regulations suggest that oral notification to the employer of the need for leave should be, at the latest, made within no less than 1 or 2 business days of the event giving rise to the need for leave. HR Guide to Employment Law: A practical compliance reference manual covering 14 topics, including FMLA