Taking Family and Medical Leave

Taking Family and Medical Leave

Learn about the FMLA, state laws, eligibility, regulations, and employer policies governing family and medical leave.

What Is a Serious Health Condition Under the FMLA?

Not every illness or ailment counts as an FMLA-qualified serious health condition.

Military Family Leave for Employees

Employees may take FMLA leave when a military family member is injured or called to active duty.

Reinstatement Under the FMLA: Returning to Work After Your Leave

Learn your rights when it comes to returning to work after FMLA leave.

Planning Your Leave: An Employee's FMLA Checklist

Everything you need to know to take FMLA and make a smooth transition back to work.

Do You Have an FMLA Claim Against Your Employer?

Learn some common ways employers violate the FMLA.

What Money Damages Are Available If You Win an FMLA Case?

Learn about the different ways that you can be compensated in your FMLA case.

FMLA Factsheet from the Department of Labor

Basic information about employee rights under the FMLA.

The Department of Labor's FMLA Page

Get FMLA information and forms from the federal Department of Labor's main FMLA page.

The Family and Medical Leave Act

If you want to go straight to the source, you can read the FMLA here.

Are part-time employees eligible for FMLA leave?

Does the law apply to employees who work part time?

Do I have to pay for my health insurance while I'm on FMLA leave?

I thought the company had to pay for my health insurance while I'm on FMLA leave.

When do my 12 weeks of FMLA leave "renew?"

Should I schedule my surgery for January, to make sure I have my full 12 weeks available?

Can my employer give more leave to new mothers than to new fathers?

But once that time is over, don't employers have to offer the same amount of time to male and female employees?

Can I get paid during maternity leave?

Can I use my paid leave at the same time? Are there any other laws or programs I can use to get paid for this time off?