Family and Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides job protection for eligible employees. Learn about your FMLA rights.
Common Signs of FMLA Violations
Denied FMLA leave
Refused eligible family or medical leave when you qualified for protection.
Fired while on FMLA leave
Terminated while taking protected family or medical leave.
Demoted after returning from leave
Not restored to the same or equivalent position after FMLA leave.
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. California also has its own family leave laws that provide additional protections.
FMLA Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for FMLA leave, you must:
- Work for a covered employer (50+ employees)
- Have worked for the employer for at least 12 months
- Have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months
- Work at a location with 50+ employees within 75 miles
Qualifying Reasons for FMLA Leave
You can take FMLA leave for:
- Birth or adoption of a child
- Serious health condition affecting you
- Caring for a spouse, child, or parent with serious health condition
- Military family leave for deployment
- Military caregiver leave for injured service members
Your FMLA Rights
Under FMLA, you have the right to:
- Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year
- Continuation of health insurance benefits
- Restoration to the same or equivalent position
- Protection from retaliation for taking leave
- Intermittent or reduced schedule leave when medically necessary
Your Family Leave Rights Are Protected
Don't let FMLA violations jeopardize your job security. We'll ensure you receive the leave protections you deserve.