In general, a laxative is any medication that will cause a person to have a bowel movement. 1  Laxatives vary widely both in their form and in their effectiveness. Laxatives that are used before a colonoscopy, for example, are going to work quicker and with more vigor than ones that are used for a case of occasional constipation.
- Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor. Serious Health Condition. For purposes of FMLA, serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
What illnesses warrant FMLA coverage? August 19, 2008 8 Comments The law isnât completely clear on what illnesses are considered âserious health conditionsâ under FMLA. What happens when an employee and employer disagree on what makes someone eligible? Often, they have to fight it out in court. In one recent case, an employee had asked for FMLA leave to care for his mother, who went to the hospital to treat a respiratory condition. Leave was denied, and he sued. The companyâs argument: His mother never suffered from a âserious medical condition.â. The court agreed.