Taking Medical and Family Leave

Employees have the right to take time off work for certain health concerns and caregiving duties under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employees were given the ability to take time off to connect with a new child, care for a family member with a terrible health condition, or recuperate from their own bad health condition when the legislation was first approved in 1993. Employees may now seek FMLA absence to deal with specific practical concerns resulting from a family member’s deployment or to care for a family member who is gravely wounded while serving in the military, as the statute was amended in 2008.

This section’s articles outline employee rights and responsibilities under this essential federal statute. They also give information on state family and medical leave laws, which are often more favorable than the federal FMLA requirements.

Your Family and Medical Leave Rights

Taking Medical and Family Leave

Learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state legislation, eligibility, regulations, and company practices regulating family and medical leave.

What Constitutes a Serious Health Condition under the FMLA?

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows qualified workers to take time off to care for a family member who has a severe health condition or to recover from their own significant health condition, among other things.

Employees with Military Family Leave

When a military family member is wounded or summoned to active service, employees may seek FMLA leave.

FMLA Reinstatement: Returning to Work After a Leave of Absence

Learn about your options for returning to work after taking FMLA leave.

An Employee’s FMLA Checklist for Planning Leave

Everything you need to know about taking FMLA and returning to work smoothly.

FMLA Claims

Do You Have a Claim Against Your Employer Under the FMLA?

Learn about some of the most frequent ways employers violate the FMLA.

What are the monetary damages available if you win an FMLA case?

Learn about the many methods in which you might be reimbursed in your FMLA lawsuit.

FMLA Resources from the Government

The Department of Labor’s FMLA Factsheet

Basic facts regarding FMLA employee rights.

FMLA Information from the Department of Labor

The federal Department of Labor’s primary FMLA page has FMLA information and paperwork.

The Act Concerning Family and Medical Leave

You may read the FMLA here if you want to go right to the source.

Concerns Regarding Family and Medical Leave

Is FMLA leave available to part-time employees?

The Family and Medical Leave Act only applies to bigger firms with at least 50 workers. Furthermore, it only applies to workers who match three criteria.

Is it necessary for me to pay for my health insurance while on FMLA leave?

I assumed the firm was required to pay for my health insurance while I was on FMLA leave.

When does my 12-week FMLA leave “renew”?

Learn about the FMLA “renewal” rules and regulations.

Can my company offer new moms more leave than new fathers?

But, after that period has passed, don’t businesses have to provide equal time to male and female employees?

Can I get paid while on maternity leave?

Can I utilize my paid leave and my sick leave at the same time? Is there anything more I can do to be reimbursed for this time off?