Family and Medical Leave Laws

Family and Medical Leave Laws, primarily the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), allow eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, adopting a child, or caring for a seriously ill family member. Employees can take up to 12 weeks of leave in a year without losing their job or health benefits. To qualify, they typically must work for a covered employer and have worked a minimum number of hours. This law ensures that personal and family health needs do not conflict with job security.