The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was hailed as a revolution in the workplace. Before the FMLA, women received no protection if they got pregnant. Their employer could fire them, deny them promotions, or take any other of series of actions based on her pregnancy....
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Asserting your rights to family and medical time off work
No matter what your job may be, you are a person like everyone else, and you deserve to have your rights as a person protected. One of the measures that seeks to protect employees rights to lead a normal human life that includes family and loved ones is the Family and...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility
FMLA eligibility is considered when the employee requests a leave to deal with familial responsibilities. A certain criteria has to be met in order to be eligible for a family or medical leave. As per the FMLA, if you are a new or an expecting parent, you may be...
Are you eligible for family and medical leave?
Occasionally employees may face medical or health problems that require prolonged attention. They might need some time away from work to deal with these personal issues. In these cases it is possible for employees to get unpaid leave of up to 12 months, depending on...
A primer for the Family and Medical Leave Act
In 1993, the federal government passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with the goal of helping employees balance work life and the medical needs of their families. It provides for 12 weeks of unpaid leave for every 12 months employed and gives employees a...
How do I know which leave to request from work?
When you have a family event or emergency that arises and you need to request leave from your place of employment, you may be confused as to what leave you should be requesting. If you request leave under the wrong provision, will it be denied? Moreover, is there one...
When does FMLA apply to a leave from work?
There are certain life circumstances and events that qualify for an approved absence from work under the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act. While an employee is not required to be paid during this time, you are still insured. Whether your company is...
The FMLA helps employees make family a priority
Adoption can be a time consuming and emotionally draining process. It may involve visits to the court, consultations with lawyers, travel to a foreign country and more. A newly adoptive parent needs time to bond with her new family member and time to allow the child...
Many factors impact whether an FMLA violation has occurred
Major personal events, like an illness, can have significant impacts on an individual and their family. There are many things a person may need to do to handle the event and its implications properly. This can take a great amount of time and effort. This is why a...