The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was designed to help those individuals who need to care for either a close family member with a serious medical disorder or to assist employees when a serious medical condition arrives without notice. The paper first describes some of the provisions of the FMLA, including entitlements to leave, the maintenance of health benefits during leave, job restoration after leave, and protections for employees who request or take FMLA leave. The paperalso relates the process by which an employee can use FMLA leave. The paper concludes that the success of this legislation has led many states to pass similar acts.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Leave Entitlement
Maintenance of Health Benefits
Job and Benefits Protection/Restoration
Notice and Certification
Illegal Acts
FMLA Case Examples
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As is the case with many federally-backed laws, the FMLA includes a number of items that are required by both parties. First, an employer is not allowed to "interfere with, or deny the existence of any right provided" by the FMLA. In addition, an employer is not allowed to "discharge or discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice or because of involvement in any proceeding related to FMLA," meaning that employers must adhere to all anti-discrimination laws within the United States."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Act of Congress Information about Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993."
• FMLA Fact Sheet. (1995). U.S. Department of Labor. Internet. Retrieved from http://www.usdl.us.gov/fmlafactsheet.html.
• FMLA Report. (2005). Internet. Retrieved from www.hrpolicyanswers.com/fmla.
• "Family and Medical Leave Act." (2005). Brendan Chao--Employees Rights Law. Internet. Retrieved from http://www.bchaolaw.com/family_medical_leave_act.shtml.
• Sullivan, Kathleen M. (2000). "Recent Cases Under the Family Medical Leave Act in 1999." American Bar Association. Internet. Retrieved from http://www.aba.org/fmlacases.html.

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