Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, adopting a child, or taking care of a family member with a serious health condition. Employees can take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period without losing their job or health insurance benefits.
To qualify for FMLA, employees must work for a covered employer, have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past year, and be at a location where at least 50 employees are employed within 75 miles. The law aims to help families balance work and personal responsibilities during critical times.