The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
Requires that employers provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, within any 12 month period, to employees for the care of a newborn or adopted child, for the care of a seriously ill family member, or for treatment and care of the employee's own serious medical condition
Applies to employers with 50 or more employees
Is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor
More information about the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
