FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Federal law providing 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
Definition
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law requiring covered employers (50+ employees) to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons. FMLA also requires employers to maintain health insurance during leave and restore employees to the same or equivalent position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FMLA paid?
No, FMLA provides unpaid leave. However, employees may use accrued paid leave concurrently, and some states have paid family leave programs.
Who is eligible for FMLA?
Employees who have worked for their employer for 12 months, at least 1,250 hours in the past year, at a location with 50+ employees within 75 miles.
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Paid Sick Leave
State or locally mandated sick time with pay.
Intermittent FMLA Leave
FMLA leave taken in separate blocks of time.
FMLA Eligibility
Requirements employees must meet to qualify for FMLA leave.
Serious Health Condition
An illness or injury requiring inpatient care or continuing treatment.
Medical Certification
Documentation from a healthcare provider supporting a leave request.
Covered Employer
An employer subject to FMLA or other leave law requirements.
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