Does the FMLA cover job-protected leave for the birth of a child or placement of a foster or adopted child?

Yes, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does offer job-protected leave for the birth of a child or placement of a foster or adopted child in Washington. Any employee who works for an employer that has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius and has been employed for at least 12 months is eligible to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave if they meet certain criteria. The circumstances that will qualify an employee for leave include: the birth of a child, placement of a foster or adopted child, care for a spouse, parent, or child with a serious health condition, and the employee’s own serious health condition. This leave is designed to allow an employee to take a period of job-protected leave for any of these reasons without worrying about the potential of losing their jobs. Employees in Washington are also allowed to request flexible work arrangements as an alternative to taking unpaid leave. This means that instead of taking the full 12 weeks of leave, an employee can request for their employer to provide them with a flexible work schedule. This could involve changing their hours, job duties, or location of work. It’s important to remember that the employer does not have to agree to this request and may reject it without providing a reason.

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