Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a dependent or themselves due to illness or injury. It ensures job protection during this period. FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees working for 20 weeks in a calendar year. Employees must work 1,250 hours in the past 12 months to qualify for FMLA benefits.

What is the maximum duration of unpaid leave an employee can take under the FMLA?

• 8 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 12 weeks

What protection does the FMLA provide to employees after their leave period?

• Guaranteed promotion

• Increased salary

• Job reassignment

• Job protection without retaliation

Which of the following is a requirement for an employer to be covered under the FMLA?

• Having 30 employees

• Having 100 employees

• Having 50 employees working each day for 10 weeks in a year

• Having 50 employees working each day for 20 weeks in a year

How many hours must an employee have worked in the past 12 months to qualify for FMLA leave?

• 1,000 hours

• 1,250 hours

• 1,500 hours

• 2,000 hours

Does the 1,250 hours requirement for FMLA eligibility need to be worked consecutively?

• Yes, but only if the employer requires it

• Yes, it must be consecutive

• No, it can be non-consecutive

• No, but only if the employee requests it