The FMLA seeks to enable employees to balance their work and family lives in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers. It minimizes the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of gender while promoting equal employment opportunity for men and women.
The following is a list of rights and benefits available to an eligible FMLA employee:
- 12 weeks of unpaid FMLA leave in a 12-month period
- Continuation of group health benefits during FMLA leave
- Restoration to the same or an equivalent job upon return to work
- Retention of accrued benefits
- Protection from discrimination as a result of taking FMLA leave
Additional Resources
- U.S. Department of Labor Fact Sheet #28
- Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Guide
- Department of Labor
- Downloadable FML Posters: English, Spanish