Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - HR Glossary

HR Glossary - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Hireforce
HR Glossary - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Hireforce

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal statute that mandates firms with 50 or more workers to offer qualified employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons. These reasons may include the birth or adoption of a child, the care of a very ill family member, or the employee's own significant medical condition.

Example

An qualified employee may use FMLA leave to care for their spouse, who has been diagnosed with a significant medical condition.

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