In 1993. Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which permitted most employees to receive twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period. The reasons for the leave would be:
The worker can also use the twelve (12) weeks of FMLA Leave intermittently.
After the leave is taken, the worker is protected insofar as they may return to the same position or an equivalent position with equivalent benefits and status. During the period of leave, the employer must maintain health benefits for the employee.
In order to be eligible for the medical leave, the employee must provide notice of their desires to take Family and Medical Leave not less than thirty (30) days before leave is to begin or in emergencies, as soon as is possible. The employer may request medical certification for a Family Medical Leave.
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