Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
U.S. Department of Labor
What is Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides workplace protections - unpaid, job protected leave - to those living with a serious health condition, including HIV/AIDS.
Administration
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is administered by U.S. Department of Labor.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for the protections of the FMLA you must work for the government or work for a private employer and meet certain other conditions.
An employee of a private entity must meet all of the following conditions:
- Work for an employer that employs at least 50 people
- Work for an employer that employs at least 50 people within 75 miles of your jobsite
- Have worked for the employer for at least 12 months
- Have worked at least 1250 hours in the last 12 months
Application Details
What is the application process for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
For a description of employee rights and responsibilities under FMLA for employees working for employers covered by the act visit the FMLA Employee Guide.