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Employee Request for Family and Medical Leave - City of Mission, Texas
Employee Request for Family and Medical Leave is a legal document that was released by the Human Resources Department - City of Mission, Texas - a government authority operating within Texas. The form may be used strictly within City of Mission.
FAQ
Q: What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
A: The Family and Medical Leave Act (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 their employer for at least 12 months and have worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months are generally eligible for FMLA.
Q: What are some reasons to take FMLA leave?
A: Some reasons to take FMLA leave include the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or the employee's own serious health condition.
Q: How much leave can an employee take under FMLA?
A: Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for FMLA-qualifying reasons.
Q: Is FMLA leave paid or unpaid?
A: FMLA leave is generally unpaid, but employees may be allowed to use paid leave (such as sick or vacation time) to cover some or all of their FMLA leave.
Q: Can an employer deny an employee's request for FMLA leave?
A: Employers can deny FMLA leave requests if the employee is not eligible, has not provided proper notice, or the requested leave reason does not qualify under FMLA.
Q: What protections does FMLA provide for employees?
A: FMLA provides job protection, meaning that eligible employees who take FMLA leave are generally entitled to return to their same or an equivalent job.
Q: Are all employers required to provide FMLA leave?
A: No, FMLA only applies to employers with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius.
Q: Is the City of Mission, Texas covered by FMLA?
A: Yes, the City of Mission, Texas is required to comply with FMLA regulations if it has 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius.
Form Details:
- Released on December 31, 2009;
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