The FMLA is an acronym for the Family and Medical Leave Act. This federal law requires that companies provide up to 12 weeks of leave to “eligible” employees every twelve month period. The leave may be for pregnancy/birth, adoption, the need to care for a family member, or a serious illness suffered by the employee him or herself. To be an “eligible” employee under the FMLA a person must have worked at least 1,250 hours for the employer and the employer must employ at least 50 people. Employees are allowed to return to their positions after the leave at the same wage and benefit levels. Benefits continue to accrue, but usually the employee must continue to fund their portion of benefit programs during the leave.
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