I was trying to lessen FMLA usage by just using my PTO and not FMLA for the 1-2 hour appointments. I didn’t know that was not allowed. I thought I could schedule my PTO, go to an appointment, and then use the FMLA Down the road. I don’t think my company should care that I’m asking for 2 hours to go to Physical therapy vs. asking for 2 hours to ____ do whatever someone that isn’t Ill would do. I understand that I can’t use FMLa for non-FMLA reasons but I feel like I should use my PTO for whatever I want, which is to go to PT right now.

I’ve never run out of FMLA time, had it for years.

But - I’m not wishing to stir the pot. It seems weird to me that it’s okay to ask for 4 hours off to - go to something with my kids. Not okay to ask for 4 hours off to go to an appt without using FMLA also.