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).
However, even if an employeeâs leave is no longer covered by the FMLA (or. was not covered in the first place), other protections may apply, including those created by the. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (âADAâ), as amended, 42 U.S.C. Â§ 12101 et seq. This.