Not having had the flu in recent memory, I tend to forget that it really does throw you for a loop physically and it is extremely inconvenient and restrictive for those in the working world. I would have never thought that extended time would be available to those suffering from the flu through the Family Medical Leave Act. But apparently it is according to the following article posted by JD Supra Business Advisor: http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/flu-remedy-can-an-employee-get-fmla-lea-12121/?utm_source=brief_email.

Information provided by Adele Thonn, Forensic Document Examiner (www.thewriteconsultants.com)