Family Medical Leave Act

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a U.S. law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for certain family and medical reasons, without losing their job. This can include caring for a newborn, dealing with a serious health condition, or caring for an ill family member. To qualify, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and completed 1,250 hours of work during that time. FMLA helps support work-life balance and promotes family health while ensuring job protection during the leave.