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Family Medical Leave Act
Family & Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons . It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women . FMLA applies to all public agencies , all public and private elementary and secondary schools , and companies with 50 or more employees . There may be times when you need an extended leave of absence . The company has a Family and Medical Leave Policy that is in compliance with The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( FMLA ), as amended . FMLA provides an entitlement of up to 12 weeks , which protects employees ’ jobs and benefits in the event of a medical or family circumstance , which requires the employee to take time off from work without pay . In general , the employee must have worked for at least 12 months and at least , 1,250 hours within the last 12 months immediately prior to the first day of leave .
Circumstances Permitting Family and Medical Leave » Birth of an employee ’ s child ( within 12 months after birth )
» Adoption of a child by an employee ( within 12 months after placement )
» Placement of a child with the employee for foster care ( within 12 months after placement )
» Care of a child , spouse or parent having a serious health condition
» Incapacity of the employee due to a serious health condition » Military Leave
Additional leave laws may apply to you depending upon your specific state and if you or a dependent or a military member . Whenever possible leave must be requested in advance . If you have questions about FMLA or any leave requests , please contact Human Resources .
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