Job Protection
The right to return to the same or equivalent position after leave.
Definition
Job protection guarantees an employee's right to return to their job (or an equivalent position) after taking leave. FMLA provides job protection for 12 weeks. The equivalent position must have the same pay, benefits, and working conditions as the original position.
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Paid Sick Leave
State or locally mandated sick time with pay.
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Federal law providing 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
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.
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