Responsibilities of Employer with Respect to FMLA

Responsibilities of Employer with Respect to FMLA

Introduction

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was formed in order to provide protection to employees so that they may take a leave from their duties when suffering from any medical condition. According to this law, employers have to provide a maximum of 12 weeks unpaid leave to employees who are eligible for it (United Stated department of labor). These employees include those who are incapacitated due to child birth, prenatal medical care, pregnancy, caring for a child after birth, or are facing a serious health issue. This act ...