The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides covered employees the right to take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons with the continuation of group health insurance coverage. The FMLA entitles eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job protected, unpaid leave within a 12 month period: An employee must provide a 30 day notice of the need for FMLA leave if the need is foreseeable such as the birth or placement of a child or leave for an upcoming surgery. If … [Read more...]