Designation Notice Under the Family and Medical Leave Act - Delaware

Designation Notice Under the Family and Medical Leave Act is a legal document that was released by the Delaware Department of Human Resources - a government authority operating within Delaware.

FAQ

Q: What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?
A: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Q: Who is covered under the FMLA?
A: Employees who work for covered employers and meet the eligibility criteria are covered under the FMLA.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for FMLA?
A: To be eligible for FMLA, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months, and work at a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius.

Q: What reasons qualify for FMLA leave?
A: FMLA leave can be taken for the birth or adoption of a child, the serious health condition of the employee or a family member, or for qualifying exigencies arising from a family member's military service.

Q: How much leave is an employee entitled to under FMLA?
A: Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.

Q: Is FMLA leave paid or unpaid?
A: FMLA leave is generally unpaid, but employees may use their accrued paid leave (such as sick or vacation days) during FMLA leave.

Q: Is there job protection during FMLA leave?
A: Yes, employees who take FMLA leave are generally entitled to be reinstated to their same or an equivalent position upon return.

Q: Are employers required to provide notice of FMLA rights?
A: Yes, employers are required to provide employees with a notice of their rights and responsibilities under the FMLA.

Q: What happens if an employer violates the FMLA?
A: Employees may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division if they believe their rights under the FMLA have been violated.