How many days of leave am I entitled to under the FMLA?

Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees in New Hampshire are entitled to up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave in a twelve-month period. The leave may be taken for certain family and medical reasons, including care for a serious health condition, for the birth or adoption of a child, and for military caregiver leave. The twelve-week period is measured on a rolling basis, meaning that the twelve-week period is measured backward from the date of any FMLA leave taken. This means that an employee who has already taken some FMLA leave during the last twelve months will have fewer weeks of leave. It is important to note, however, that the amount of leave allowed is not necessarily related to how long an employee has been employed; provided that the employee meets the FMLA criteria, they are generally entitled to up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave. In addition to the twelve-week period of unpaid leave, employees may also be entitled to additional unpaid leave under state or local laws, depending on where they live. For instance, in New Hampshire, employees are entitled to up to an additional sixteen weeks of unpaid leave in a twenty-four month period under the New Hampshire Family and Medical Leave Act. In addition, some cities and towns may have their own family and medical leave laws that may provide additional rights and protections.

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