Tag: FMLA
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Unpaid Time Off: Your Rights & When to Take It
Unpaid time off is leave without pay. It can be protected (FMLA) or discretionary (personal leave). Here's when you can take unpaid time off and what your rights are.
Swedish Parental Leave: What the US Can Learn
Sweden offers approximately 480 days of paid parental leave per child, funded through Försäkringskassan and shared flexibly between parents. Here's how it works, hedged where the exact figures shift, and what it means next to unpaid US federal FMLA.
European Maternity Leave: How Europe Does It Better
Most European countries guarantee paid maternity leave under EU-wide rules, with several offering a year or more of job-protected leave. Here's a hedged, honest look at how Europe's approach compares to unpaid US federal FMLA.
Canadian Parental Leave: How It Compares to the US
Canada offers up to 18 months of job-protected leave with partial pay through Employment Insurance - compared to 12 weeks unpaid under US federal FMLA. Here's how Canada's system actually works and how it stacks up.
Family Leave Act: State-by-State Comparison
The Family Leave Act usually means federal FMLA - but 13 states have their own family leave laws with lower employer thresholds and broader coverage. Here's how every state compares to the federal baseline.
Paid Family and Medical Leave: Which States Have PFML?
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs cover both family care and your own health condition under one paid benefit. Here's exactly which states have combined PFML, which only cover family leave, and how the two differ.
States with Paid Family Leave: Complete 2026 List
13 states have enacted paid family leave programs, from California's original 2004 law to Maryland's delayed 2027 rollout. Here's the complete list, real wage-replacement rates, and weekly maximums for each.
FMLA Paternity Leave: Can Fathers Take FMLA?
Fathers have the same FMLA rights as mothers - 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for bonding with a new child. Here's how FMLA paternity leave works.
FMLA Maternity Leave: How FMLA Protects New Moms
FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected maternity leave. Here's how FMLA maternity leave works, who qualifies, and how to combine it with STD and PFL for paid leave.
What Does FMLA Stand For? Meaning, Definition & How It Works
FMLA stands for the Family and Medical Leave Act, a 1993 federal law that guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for medical and family reasons. Here's what it means and how it works.
USPS FMLA: Federal Employee Leave Guide
USPS employees have FMLA rights, but the Postal Service runs its own leave system separate from OPM. Here's how USPS FMLA actually works - forms, notice rules, sick leave limits, and where OPM does and doesn't apply.
Sun Life FMLA: How to File a Claim and What to Expect
Sun Life administers FMLA and disability claims for many employers through its Absence Management Solutions business. Here's how to file, what to expect, and how it affects your federal FMLA rights.
New York Life FMLA: How Absence Assist Handles Your Claim
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions administers FMLA, disability, and state leave claims for many employers through its Absence Assist program. Here's how filing actually works - and how it's different from New York State's paid leave program.
MetLife FMLA: How to File a Claim & What to Expect
MetLife administers FMLA and disability claims for many employers, but it doesn't create or change your federal FMLA rights. Here's how filing through MetLife actually works, and where MetLife's authority ends.
Is FMLA Paid? State-by-State Paid Family Leave vs. FMLA
FMLA is unpaid, but 13 states offer paid family leave that provides wage replacement during FMLA leave. Here's how FMLA and state PFL compare state by state.
How Long Is FMLA Leave? 12 Weeks Explained
FMLA provides 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period. Here's how the 12 weeks are calculated, how the 12-month period is measured, and what happens if you need more time.
The Hartford FMLA: How Claims Work & How to File
The Hartford administers FMLA and disability leave claims for many employers. Here's what The Hartford actually controls, how to file a claim, and how the process interacts with your federal FMLA rights.
FMLA Stress Leave: Can You Take FMLA for Burnout?
FMLA covers stress leave from work when burnout has produced a diagnosed serious health condition. Here's the legal standard, the WH-380-E certification process, and what your doctor needs to document.
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.
Paternity Leave for Fathers: What Dads Are Entitled To
Fathers have the same FMLA rights as mothers: 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. Thirteen states also pay dads during bonding leave. Here's exactly what paternity leave for fathers covers, state by state.
Maternity Leave in America: What You're Actually Entitled To
American maternity leave has no federal paid-leave guarantee. Here's exactly what FMLA, state paid family leave, short-term disability, and employer policies actually give new mothers in 2026.
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.