Family and Medical Leave Act and Caregivers at Work in
Palos Verdes CA
Family and Medical Leave Act and Caregivers at Work
It is a safe assumption that many caregivers who work outside their homes are aware of the
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.
) Even...
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Family and Medical Leave Act and Caregivers at Work in
Palos Verdes CA
Family and Medical Leave Act and Caregivers at Work
It is a safe assumption that many caregivers who work outside their homes are aware of the
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.
) Even if some American workers are not aware of FMLA
yet, this blog steers you in the right direction and shares one caregiver’s perspective on when
and whether you wish to invoke your FMLA rights, *if eligible.
FMLA is Federal Law
FMLA requires *eligible employees to take an unpaid leave up to 12 work weeks in any 12
month period.
*The 12-month window is defined by the employer’s prevailing practice or policy.
With *required medical certification, *subject to employer approval the eligible employee is
allowed to take the approved leave for the birth of a child, to care for a family member who has
a serious medical condition, or, if the employee has a serious medical condition which requires
such leave.
(*The above layperson’s descript
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