Can I take FMLA leave to care for a seriously ill family member who lives out of state?

Yes, you can take FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave to care for a seriously ill family member who lives out of state. Under the FMLA law in Colorado, eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in any 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons. These reasons include the care of a seriously ill family member, regardless of where they live. Your employer must comply with the FMLA law, which means that they must grant you up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for this purpose. However, you must be eligible for FMLA, which means that you must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutive) and have worked for at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the start of leave. If you meet these requirements, you should be able to take FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks to care for your seriously ill family member.

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