Family Medical Leave Guide

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons, such as caring for a new child, a seriously ill family member, or their own health condition. It ensures employees can take necessary time off without losing their job or health insurance coverage. To qualify, employees generally must have worked at least 1,250 hours over the past year for their employer, which must have 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. FMLA promotes work-life balance while safeguarding employment rights.