Fema Employment
What are federal and state laws regarding a leave of absence from work?
*Are all employers required to award a leave of absence? *How long can emplyees be gone and still keep their original jobs? *Is there a leave of absense for both men and women.
Public Comments
- Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 states that you can take a total of 12 work-weeks off without the worry of losing your job while you are gone. The leave is unpaid, however some larger companies will pay you while you are out (usually a portion of your regular earnings).
- federal family leave act for birth of children is for both men and women Also if in the reserves they must let you go 2 weeks a year for training and any extended stays that are required by the US Military
- FMLA actually states you are permitted to take a leave of absence for medical reasons to care for yourself or any eligible dependent for no less than 7 consecutive days up to a maximum of 12 weeks and return to your job or an equivalent job, unless your position is being eliminated. For example your company can lay off a division while you are on a legitimate medical leave and include you in the terminations. No federal requirement exists requiring paid leaves or even requiring a non-qualified medical leave. Often state regulations or company policies may be more permissive, so you should check with your Benefits Representative.
