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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons. Applies to employers with 50+ employees. Employees must have worked 12 months and 1,250 hours. Health benefits continue during leave.

Source Agency
US Dept of Labor — Wage and Hour Division

Last Verified
March 1, 2026

Next Review
May 30, 2026

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