FMLA hours worked requirement
What usually counts as actual hours worked, and why rough PTO assumptions can cause mistakes.
The 1,250-hour requirement usually focuses on actual hours worked in the 12 months before leave starts. That often means payroll records matter more than memory. Paid time off, holidays, or other non-worked time may not count the same way, even if the employee was paid. That is why LeaveCheck offers an uncertain-hours path. If someone does not know the exact number, the tool should not overstate certainty. The better next step is to confirm the actual hours with payroll, timekeeping reports, or HR records before relying on the result.