Caring for a loved one who is suffering from a serious health issue or illness can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, particularly if you are constantly having to take time off from work to take your loved one to doctor’s appointments and ensure that he or she is getting the appropriate treatment. The last thing you need to worry about is losing your job for taking too many days off from work to care for your loved one. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) states that you may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, after which you may return to your same job or one that is nearly identical. If your employer does not allow you to take time off to care for a loved one or does now allow you to return to your position, you are urged to contact an employment lawyer as soon as possible.
What Is the FMLA?
The FMLA of 1993 allows all eligible employees to take time off from work to care for a parent, spouse, child, or another loved one. It also provides unpaid, job-protected leave if you are unable to work because of a serious health condition. If you qualify for FMLA benefits, you may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period. Depending on the health condition, you may need to take the full 12 weeks all at once, or you may take time off intermittently throughout the year based on when your medical condition requires it. During your medical leave, you will maintain the same health insurance coverage, although you will be responsible for paying...
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