Which employers are covered by the FMLA?

In Washington, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers with fifty or more employees to provide employees with twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This includes employers in both the public and private sectors, regardless of industry. FMLA applies to all state, local, and federal employers, as well as public and private elementary and secondary schools. Private employers are also covered, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, and religious organizations. The FMLA applies to all employers with at least fifty employees during a single year, regardless of the number of employees working at any one location. An employer is also required to meet the fifty-employee threshold if there is at least fifty employees within a seventy-five mile radius. The FMLA does not apply to employees who have worked for their employer for less than twelve months, or worked 1250 or fewer hours in the preceding twelve months. This means that part-time and seasonal employees may not be eligible for FMLA leave. Finally, it is important to note that the FMLA does not apply to independent contractors. Furthermore, the FMLA only applies to employers with fifty or more employees during the preceding year, and does not apply to those with fewer than fifty employees.

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