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Request for Family and Medical Leave (Fmla) - Arkansas
Request for Family and Medical Leave (Fmla) is a legal document that was released by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services - a government authority operating within Arkansas.
FAQ
Q: What is Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
A: FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.
Q: Who is eligible for FMLA?
A: Employees who have worked for a covered employer for at least 12 months, and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months.
Q: What are eligible reasons for taking FMLA leave?
A: Some eligible reasons include the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously illfamily member, or dealing with the employee's own serious health condition.
Q: How much leave can be taken under FMLA?
A: Employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for most FMLA-qualifying reasons.
Q: Is FMLA leave paid or unpaid?
A: FMLA leave is generally unpaid. However, employees can use accrued paid leave (such as sick or vacation time) during their FMLA leave.
Q: Is an employer required to continue providing health benefits during FMLA leave?
A: Yes, employers are generally required to maintain an employee's group health benefits during their FMLA leave.
Form Details:
- Released on March 21, 2019;
- The latest edition currently provided by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services;
- Ready to use and print;
- Easy to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services.
