In plain words
FMLA is the short name for the . It is a federal law that gives eligible workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, with the job held for them. The leave can cover the birth of a child, bonding time, or a , including pregnancy complications and recovery from birth. Eligibility depends on how long you have worked for your employer and how large the employer is. Many workers do not qualify. State programs in California can add paid leave on top of this federal protection, and an employer's human resources team usually handles the forms.
The deeper version
The FMLA, enacted in 1993 and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period. Eligibility requires 12 months of employment, 1,250 hours in the prior year, and a worksite with 50 or more employees within 75 miles. Leave can be taken for the birth and care of a newborn and for a serious health condition. A 2018 federal employee survey estimated eligibility near 56 percent of workers. is not required under the statute, and state programs run under separate rules.
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What mothers here say about FMLA
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor — Fact Sheet 28: The Family and Medical Leave Act, Wage and Hour Division