The U.S. Department of Labor will mark the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – landmark legislation that has helped millions of working families in America – with an event to celebrate the law’s successes, honor FMLA champions, and look ahead at ways to ensure workers have leave when they need it.
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“When my mom was originally diagnosed with cancer, I used intermittent FMLA leave to take her to radiation appointments and oncology visits. Later, I used FMLA leave for meetings with the hospice team that helped me with her end-of-life care. Being by her side made a world of difference for both of us. I don’t feel the guilt or remorse I did when I wasn’t able to be there for my dad.”
– Kris Garcia, Denver, Colorado
“My 18-year-old son has autism and he thrives on routine. When COVID hit and everything changed, he struggled with his mental health and needed constant supervision and care. And when his school went remote, the FMLA enabled me to take eight weeks of leave to care for him. Knowing my job was protected during that difficult time was crucial. Still, I struggled to buy groceries, pay my electric bill and pay for my mom’s medications because my leave was entirely unpaid. While the FMLA is an essential foundation, I hope our elected leaders take the next step by putting a national...
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