Leaves from Work
(Separate Website)
Sick leave, disability leave, family/medical leave—the different kinds of leave you may be allowed to take can be confusing. Learn about your eligibility for leave from this web site.
By: Workplace Fairness
Leave Benefits Information
(Separate Website)
Leave benefits allow employees to take time off from work. The extent of the leave and whether it is paid in whole, in part, or not at all is generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's representative). Certain types of leave are required by law, whereas other types are voluntary incentives provided by employers. This web site contains information about: (1) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), (2) Funeral Leave, (3) Holidays, (4) Jury Duty, (5) Personal Leave, (6) Sick Leave, (7)
Vacations, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.
FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. This web page contains information and links to: (1) laws and regulations, (2) facts sheets, (3) compliance guides for employers, (4) answers to common questions about the FMLA, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Spanish / Español
Checklist for Family and Medical Leave Act Claims
(Separate Website)
This checklist is a summary of detailed statutes and regulations and should be used only as a shorthand way of identifying claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NHELP)
Know Your Rights on the Job Q & A A publication by the National Council of La Raza
to help safeguard Latinos in the workplace, Know Your Rights on the Job Q & A. The format of the Q & A is designed to educate Latino employees on their rights and how to combat common forms of discrimination often experienced by this group.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Spanish / Español
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Act (USERRA)
(Separate Website)
The Employer Support Of The Guard And Reserve (ESGR) and the United States Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) welcome you to USERRA 101. ESGR and VETS are partners in providing support to our Nation's Guard and Reserve Members. This site provides detailed information concerning The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and is the gateway to the USERRA 101 e-Learning course provided by the National Veterans' Training Institute (NVTI).
By: National Veterans' Training Institute
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