Understanding your rights under FMLA and how to request leave.
Application Resources
- U.S. Department of Labor FMLA Guide
- FMLA Forms and Publications
- Contact Wage and Hour Division for Help
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Worked for employer for at least 12 months
- Worked at least 1,250 hours in the past year
- Employer has 50 or more employees within 75 miles
- Valid family or medical reason for leave
- Leave Entitlements:
- Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year
- Job protection during leave period
- Continuation of health insurance benefits
- Right to return to same or equivalent position
- Application Process:
- Provide 30-day notice when possible
- Complete required employer forms
- Submit medical certification if requested
- Follow employer’s notification procedures
- Intermittent Leave:
- Options for taking leave in smaller increments
- Coordination with medical appointments
- Documentation requirements for intermittent leave
- Impact on total leave entitlement