(1) The department will send a notice to the employee's current employer(s), if applicable, when an employee files an application for paid family or medical leave benefits.

(2) The department may, when necessary, send a notice to the employee's most recent employer(s).

(3) Any employer that receives such a notice must respond to the department as indicated on the notice. If the employer does not reply within the provided time frame, the department will determine eligibility without input from the employer.