Family and Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, such as caring for a newborn, dealing with a serious health condition, or caring for an ill family member. Employees are entitled to return to their same job or a similar one after their leave. The FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees, and it provides job protection without jeopardizing health insurance benefits during the leave period.