Download "The Employee Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act" for more information about the FMLA, including how to request FMLA leave. This is a sample form for employees to request time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act.Employees may request Emergency Family and Medical Leave for specific reasons related to COVID-19 from. April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. If you have difficulty in obtaining the Paid Family Leave forms or need help in completing these forms, please contact the PFL Helpline at . Here's a sample FMLA Employee Request Form for US businesses. If you have difficulty in obtaining the Paid Family Leave forms or need help in completing these forms, please contact the PFL Helpline at . FMLA rights and requirements. Complete the FMLA Certification Form on pages 5 – 7 (and page 8 if needed). Employees requesting a leave under the FMLA must have their health care provider fully complete and sign the appropriate form.