Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Definition of "Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)"
  1. A U.S. law that mandates eligible employers to give their employees 12 weeks unpaid leave in a year for vital familial or medical reasons, and ensure their reemployment in the same or a similar role after the leave
How to use "Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)" in a sentence
  1. The employee, oppressed by a serious condition, invoked his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
  2. The new mother was reassured that her job security was protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) during her maternity leave.
  3. After his father's illness, the employee was able to take required time off due to the provisions within the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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