§398-5  Notice.  In any case in which the necessity for family leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child or providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent is foreseeable, the employee shall provide the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption or serious health condition in a manner that is reasonable and practicable.  Requests for family leave shall include evidence that the employee has submitted the request and provided required data in accordance with section 398-9.5. [L 1991, c 328, pt of §1; am L Sp 2009, c 7, §4; am L 2017, c 128, §2]