The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that requires certain employers to give unpaid leave to employees who are experiencing certain family or medical issues. This post will address some common questions about FMLA and its usage. FMLA applies to all public employers (including state and local governments and schools), but only applies to private employers who employ approximately 50 or more employees. Thus, mom and pop shops aren’t subject to FMLA. The rationale here ...
