This organizational type assigns each worker two bosses in two different hierarchies. One hierarchy is functional and assures that each type of expert in the organization is well-trained, and measured by a boss who is super-expert in the same field.
There are 4 basic situations in which you can invoke and use FMLA leave: 1  Childbirth and newborn care. 2  Adoption or accepting a child for foster care. 3  Caring for a family member (a son, daughter, spouse, or your parent) who has a serious health condition.  Undergoing care and treatment for your own serious health condition.
Your company is correct. FMLA is for the care of immediate family which is defined as child, parent, sibling. It does not allow for aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins etc. The DOL website specifically states that FMLA for grandparents falls under the employer's leave policy but is not covered by FMLA protection.