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Employment LawUnited States (Federal)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Summary

Provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to take leave for the birth or adoption of a child
  • 02.
    Right to take leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition
  • 03.
    Right to return to the same or an equivalent job after leave

Penalties

  • 01.
    Reinstatement of employment or promotion
  • 02.
    Payment of lost wages and benefits
  • 03.
    Payment of legal and attorney fees

Verified Citations

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