Can I take FMLA leave for any family member's health condition?
In California, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows people to take a certain amount of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Under the FMLA, you are able to take leave if you need it to care for certain family members who have serious health conditions. Generally, you can take FMLA leave to care for a parent, spouse, or child who has a serious health condition, including physical or mental illness, injury, or other medical conditions that require inpatient care or continuing medical treatment. You may also be able to take FMLA leave to care for certain family members with disabilities, such as parents, grandparents, adult children, or siblings. However, you are not able to take FMLA leave for any family member’s health condition, only certain family members who suffer from a serious health condition. If you have additional questions about taking FMLA leave for a family member’s health condition, you should contact a qualified employment law attorney in California to discuss your specific situation.
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