Family And Medical Leave Act May 2026

Not every worker is covered by FMLA. To be eligible, you generally must:

: You must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutive) and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months immediately preceding your leave. Qualifying Reasons for Leave You can invoke FMLA for several major life events: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) - U.S. Department of Labor family and medical leave act

: This includes private companies with 50 or more employees within 75 miles, all public agencies (local, state, federal), and all public/private schools. Not every worker is covered by FMLA