6.2.2 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, employers are required to grant eligible employees a Family or Medical Leave of Absence. These leaves maintain current health coverage during the leave, are without pay, and may not exceed twelve weeks within a twelve month period.

Arrangements for leaves are to be made with the supervisor and the Human Resources Office. (Board of Control Policy 5.6.7)