Family and Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a benefit that allows qualified employees to have up to 12 weeks of leave per fiscal year. The law allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for the birth or adoption of a child, for the care of a child, spouse or parent with a serious health condition, for the employee’s own serious health condition, or for the care of a covered military service member.

This information is designed to give employees and management an opportunity to learn about the Act and is required reading for those who register to attend FMLA workshops sponsored by Employee Services. Upon reading this information, you may choose to "test" your knowledge of FMLA. The test section will cover the basics of FMLA and will illustrate the highlights and important areas of the law. You may also view System Regulation 31.03.05 Family and Medical Leave or the Compliance Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act as provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's web site.

Please read through the topics below and click on the links for more information, especially the FAQs. We encourage you to take the test after you have reviewed the information below.

Benefits of FMLA
FMLA FAQs for Employees
FMLA FAQs for Administrators
Test your knowledge of FMLA!
(prerequisite for workshops through the Center for Employee Education)
Register for FMLA Workshop!
FMLA procedures, forms, and instructions
Departments should follow proper notification and documentation procedures when administering leave under the FMLA. Eligible employees seeking to use FMLA leave may be required to provide additional information.
- employer responsibilities
- employee responsibilities
- flowchart and instructions on administering FMLA leave
FMLA Packet of information
Download the following forms to have a complete packet of FMLA information to give to your employees. Please arrange your packet in the order given below: