Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A US federal law that entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons, including childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions.
Examples
- Taking 12 weeks of leave after the birth of a child
- Caring for a spouse with a serious health condition
- Intermittent FMLA leave for chronic conditions
- Tracking employee eligibility (12 months, 1,250 hours)
Related Terms
A policy that provides employees with a bank of hours or days that can be used for vacation, personal time, or sick leave, offering flexibility in how time off is used.
A legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees for any reason (that is not illegal) at any time, and similarly allows employees to quit their job at any time without cause.
The process of managing and overseeing employee benefit programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs, including enrollment, compliance, and communication.
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