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Family and Medical Leave
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The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the right to take time off work to recover from a serious health condition, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or bond with a new child (including adopted and foster children). In 2008, the law was amended to also cover military family leave: time off to handle practical matters relating to a family member's military deployment or to care for a family member who was seriously injured on active military duty.
The articles in this section explain the FMLA: who is protected by the law, which employers must comply, what types of time off are covered, how to enforce your rights under the law, and much more.
All About FMLA Leave
Learn your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal law that gives employees the right to take time off to care for family members and recuperate from their own serious health problems.
Learn your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Only employers with at least 50 employees are covered by the FMLA -- and employees can take leave only if they've met the eligibility requirements.
The FMLA gives employees the right to take time off for certain family obligations and health problems; find out if your situation is covered here.
To take medical leave under the FMLA, you or your family member must have a serious health condition.
Both employers and employees have to meet their notice obligations under the FMLA.
FMLA leave is unpaid, but you may be able to use your accrued paid leave during your time off.
The federal FMLA isn't the only game in town; many states have their own leave laws, and some are more generous to employees.
FMLA Enforcement
Find out what to do if your employer violates your FMLA rights.
If your employer violates the FMLA, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor -- or go straight to court.
Employees can't be fired for taking FMLA leave, but reinstatement isn't always required.
If you need treatment for substance abuse, your time off may be protected by the FMLA -- but your employer still may be able to fire you for violating workplace policies on drug and alcohol use.
Resources on the FMLA
Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Your Rights in the Workplace
Learn about your right to leave and other workplace protections in this essential guide for employees.
Learn about your right to leave and other workplace protections in this essential guide for employees.
The Essential Guide to Family and Medical Leave
Written for managers and HR professionals, this comprehensive book provides detailed information on the FMLA, from who is covered to reinstatement rights, insurance protections, notice and certification requirements, and much more.
Written for managers and HR professionals, this comprehensive book provides detailed information on the FMLA, from who is covered to reinstatement rights, insurance protections, notice and certification requirements, and much more.
Detailed information and resources on the FMLA from the federal Department of Labor.
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