Can I take FMLA leave for an employee's military deployment?

Yes, you can take FMLA leave for an employee’s military deployment in Texas. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Under the FMLA, eligible employees may take leave for the deployment or mobilization of a family member in the military, including a current or former member of the Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves. The FMLA also protects eligible Texas employees who are called to military duty, such as deployment for active duty, by granting them up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. During this leave, employers are required to maintain health insurance coverage for the employee and their family members, and allow employees to return to their previous job or an equivalent position when the leave is finished. Additionally, under the FMLA, employers are required to provide up to 26 weeks of leave to an eligible employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a service member who has suffered a serious injury or illness in the line of duty. This type of leave is known as military caregiver leave. In conclusion, the FMLA provides eligible Texas employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for deployment or mobilization of a family member in the military or for military caregiver leave. Employers are required to maintain health coverage for employees taking leave under the FMLA and allow them to return to their previous job or an equivalent position when the leave is finished.

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