What type of employees are eligible for FMLA leave?

Employees in Tennessee may be eligible for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they meet certain criteria. To be eligible, an employee must have been employed by their current employer for at least 12 months, worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of leave, and worked at a location with at least 50 employees within 75 miles. Under FMLA, eligible employees may be entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for a qualifying need. Such needs may include the care of a newborn or adopted child, a serious health condition of the employee or a family member, or a military family leave event. The FMLA is available to all public or private employers, regardless of size. However, employees must meet the aforementioned eligibility criteria to take advantage of the law. Additionally, employers may be able to deny FMLA leave if the business would suffer an undue hardship due to the employee absence.

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