FMLA Guide
FMLA Through Sedgwick: Claims, Forms & Process
Sedgwick administers FMLA claims for Walmart and many other large employers. Here's how to file a claim through mySedgwick, what documentation Sedgwick requires, and how to check your status.
FMLA Paperwork: Forms WH-380-E, WH-380-F & WH-381 Explained
FMLA requires specific forms: WH-380-E for your own health condition, WH-380-F for a family member, and WH-381 for employer designation. Here's how to complete each one.
FMLA for Part-Time Employees: Do You Qualify?
Part-time employees can qualify for FMLA if they've worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months — averaging about 24 hours per week. Here's how to check your eligibility.
FMLA for Family Members: Caring for Parents, Spouse & Children
FMLA lets you take up to 12 weeks off to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition. Here's who qualifies as family and what care you can provide.
FMLA Eligibility: Who Qualifies & How to Check in 2026
FMLA eligibility requires 12 months of employment, 1,250 hours worked, and an employer with 50+ employees within 75 miles. Here's how to check if you qualify.
FMLA and Short-Term Disability: How They Work Together
FMLA protects your job while short-term disability pays you. Here's how FMLA and STD work together, how to file both claims, and what happens when benefits run out.
Department of Labor FMLA: Official Rules & Resources
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division enforces FMLA — it doesn't process individual leave requests. Here's what the DOL actually does, its official forms and guidance, and exactly how to file a complaint if your employer violates your rights.
Intermittent FMLA: Complete Guide to Flexible Leave
Intermittent FMLA lets you take your leave entitlement in separate blocks instead of all at once. Here's how intermittent leave works, who qualifies, how to calculate your hours, and how to request it for medical care or family caregiving.
FMLA for Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety & Stress Leave
FMLA and mental health leave: how depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other diagnosed conditions qualify, what documentation you need, and how to request leave without oversharing.
Does FMLA Pay You? FMLA Pay & Benefits Explained
FMLA provides job-protected leave but does not pay you directly. Here's how to get paid during FMLA through state PFL programs, short-term disability, employer benefits, and accrued PTO.