What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law passed in 1993 that provides unpaid leave to workers for up to 12 weeks due to a serious medical condition or major family event. This includes situations such as the birth of a child, adoption from a foster care, or care of a family member with a serious health condition. This law is enforced in South Carolina as well as across the United States and it applies to employers with at least 50 employees. The FMLA allows employees to take unpaid leave to care for themselves or a family member without fear of being terminated. It also requires employers to continue to provide medical benefits to the employee while on leave, as well as allow them to return to their job or an equivalent job upon returning from their leave. The FMLA also permits an employee to take leave in short periods of time, known as intermittent leave, to care for a family member with a serious health condition. In addition, the FMLA allows employees to take up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for a military servicemember who is suffering from a serious illness or injury sustained while on active duty. This leave is commonly referred to as military family leave and is available to employees who are family members of the servicemember. The FMLA is a valuable law to many in South Carolina, providing job protection and medical benefits during periods of leave. It is essential for employers to understand and comply with the FMLA to ensure the rights of employees are respected.
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