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FMLA Through Sedgwick: Claims, Forms & Process
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 14 min read
FMLA Paperwork: Forms WH-380-E, WH-380-F & WH-381 Explained
FMLA Guide

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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 13 min read
FMLA for Part-Time Employees: Do You Qualify?
FMLA Guide

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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 13 min read
FMLA for Family Members: Caring for Parents, Spouse & Children
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 12 min read
FMLA Eligibility: Who Qualifies & How to Check in 2026
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 15 min read
FMLA and Short-Term Disability: How They Work Together
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 12 min read
Department of Labor FMLA: Official Rules & Resources
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 12 min read
Paternity Leave for Fathers: What Dads Are Entitled To
Maternity & Paternity Leave

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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 14 min read
Maternity Leave in America: What You're Actually Entitled To
Maternity & Paternity Leave

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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 14 min read
Intermittent FMLA: Complete Guide to Flexible Leave
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 13 min read
FMLA for Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety & Stress Leave
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 13 min read
Does FMLA Pay You? FMLA Pay & Benefits Explained
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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.

US Family Leave Guide Editorial Team 11 min read