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 FMLA is a federal statute that provides covered employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave during any 12-month period for the following reasons: (1) birth and care of the employee's child, or placement for adoption or foster care of a child with the employee; (2) care of an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent) who ...