Under certain conditions, an employee may use the 12 weeks of FMLA leave intermittently. An employee may elect to substitute annual leave and/or sick leave, consistent with current laws and OPM's regulations for using annual and sick leave, for any unpaid leave under the FMLA. (The amount of sick leave that may be used to care for a family member is limited.
What Are Bruises? A bruise is a common skin discoloration that results from the breakage of tiny blood vessels leaking under the skin after a traumatic injury. Blood from damaged blood vessels beneath the skin collects near the surface to appear as what we recognize as a black and blue mark.
Heal New Bruises Quickly. 1  1. Apply a cold compress, such as a cold washcloth, to the bruise for 1 to 2 days after the injury. Never apply ice directly to your skin; it could cause frostbite. 2  2. Avoid massaging the bruise or applying heat, which may cause it to worsen. 3  3. Elevate and rest the bruised area.  4. Take bromelain.