Frequently Asked Questions

• What Does The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Govern?
  The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job­protected leave per year. The FMLA calls for notification responsibilities. It also requires … more
• What Is The Purpose Of The Family And Medical Leave Act?
  The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was created as a way of providing employees with a means of coping with the challenging demands of family and home. It applies to companies with 50 … more
• Which Employees Are Eligible To Take FMLA Leave?
  Employees are eligible to take FMLA leave if they have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, and have worked for at least 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months, and work at a location … more
• Who Is Covered By The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act?
  Only employers that carry 50 or more employees at a worksite, or within 75 miles, are covered by the FMLA. However, for an employee to be eligible, he or she must have worked for the employer for … more
• How Much Leave Am I Entitled To Under FMLA?
  If you are an "eligible" employee, you are entitled to 12 weeks of leave for certain family and medical reasons during a 12­month period.