SUMMARY: Not only are you protected under the law should you suffer a workrelated injury, but under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you may be able to take a leave from work should other situations arise.
These situations, namely, are for the birth and care of the employee’s newborn child; for placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care; to care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition; or to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.
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Doc Type:
Legal Article/Newsletter
Published: 6/26/2009
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When an Employee is Protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act
Legal System: United States