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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 09.42.04.07" title_num="09" subtitle_num="42" chapter_num="04" heading="Intermittent FAMLI Leave Benefit Request Process.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Claimants approved for intermittent FAMLI leave shall submit requests for benefits within 5 business days of leave being taken unless good cause can be shown.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Intermittent FAMLI leave shall not be taken for less than 4 hours unless the claimant’s scheduled shift was fewer than 4 hours.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Benefits will not be issued for requests that significantly exceed the expected duration and frequency listed on the medical certification without an updated certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Approved intermittent leave applications expire after one year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If a claimant requires additional FAMLI leave for the qualifying event subject to the expiration period identified in §D of this regulation, the employee will have to submit a new claim application.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>