Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-51rr-10 - Definitions of adoption and foster care (29 CFR section 825.122)

(a) Adoption. "Adoption" means legally and permanently assuming the responsibility of raising a child as one's own. The source of an adopted child, whether from a licensed placement agency or otherwise, is not a factor in determining eligibility for FMLA leave.

(b) Foster care. Foster care means twenty-four (24)-hour care for children in substitution for, and away from, their parents or guardian. Such placement is made by or with the agreement of the State as a result of a voluntary agreement between the parent or guardian that the child be removed from the home, or pursuant to a judicial determination of the necessity for foster care, and involves agreement between the State and foster family that the foster family will take care of the child. Although foster care may be with relatives of the child, State action is involved in the removal of the child from parental custody.

(c) Documenting relationships. For purposes of confirmation of family relationship, the employer may require the employee giving notice of the need for leave to provide reasonable documentation or statement of family relationship. This documentation may take the form of a simple statement from the employee, or a child's birth certificate, a court document, or other similar documentation. The employer is entitled to examine documentation, but the employee is entitled to the return of the official document submitted for this purpose.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-51rr-10

Effective May 12, 2014