Which employers are covered by the FMLA?

In Virginia, employers are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they have at least 50 employees within a 75 mile radius and employed for at least 20 weeks in the current or previous year. All public agencies and public and private elementary and secondary schools are also covered by the FMLA regardless of the number of employees. Private sector employees, such as those employed by corporations, are also covered by the FMLA if the company has at least 50 employees within a 75 mile radius. All state and local government employers, including the District of Columbia, are also covered by the FMLA regardless of the number of employees. The FMLA applies to all employees, regardless of their job duties, including those who are not full-time, part-time, or temporary. In order to be eligible for FMLA leave, an employee must have been employed by the same employer for at least 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to taking the leave. In addition, the employer must have employed at least 50 employees on each working day during the 12-month period for the employee to qualify for FMLA leave.

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