Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. federal law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for specific family and medical reasons, while keeping their job protection. This includes time off for a newborn, a newly adopted child, serious health conditions, or caring for a sick family member. Employees are entitled to return to their same or an equivalent job after the leave. The FMLA aims to balance work and family responsibilities without the fear of losing employment.