The Family Medical Leave Act
Entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave
The FMLA is a remedial statute and its purpose is to entitle employees to take reasonable leave for (a) medical reasons; (b) for birth of a child; and (c) for the care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition. 29 U.S.C. 2601(b)(2).
FMLA Overview
Leave for the birth of a child
In 2017 we welcomed our daughter Madeline into the world. During our birthing class I remember a room full of soon to be parents raising their hands when asked if they were concerned about taking medical leave.
It is important to know your and your employer’s obligations and rights under the law.
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Leave for Care of a Parent
In 2020 my dad was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. My siblings all had to take intermittent medical leave- one a physician, another a federal employee, and the last a medical resident. We were all forced to balance our work responsibilities so we could spend time with my dad.
It is important to know your and your employer’s obligations and rights under the law.
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THE United States DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FACT SHEETS
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/factsheets
Fact Sheet #28:
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Fact Sheet #28A:
Employee Protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28B:
FMLA leave for birth, bonding, or to care for a child with a serious health condition on the basis of an “in loco parentis” relationship
Fact Sheet #28C:
FMLA leave to care for a parent with a serious health condition on the basis of an “in loco parentis” relationship
Fact Sheet #28D:
Employer Notification Requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Fact Sheet #28E:
Employee Notice Requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28F:
Qualifying Reasons for Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28G:
Certification of a Serious Health Condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28H:
12-month period under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Fact Sheet #28I:
Calculation of Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28J:
Special Rules for Airline Flight Crew Employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (PDF)
Fact Sheet #28K:
“Son or Daughter” 18 years of age or older under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28L:
Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for Spouses Working for the Same Employer
Fact Sheet #28M:
The Military Family Leave Provisions under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28M(a):
Military Caregiver Leave for a Current Servicemember under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28M(b):
Military Caregiver Leave for a Veteran under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28M(c):
Qualifying Exigency Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Fact Sheet #28N:
Joint Employment and Primary and Secondary Employer Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Fact Sheet #77B:
Protection for Individuals Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
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