·Federal program
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Federal law requiring covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons, including caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition.
What it offers
Up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period. Employer must maintain group health insurance during leave. Employee must be restored to same or equivalent position upon return. Qualifying reasons include: caring for spouse, child, or parent with serious health condition; employee's own serious health condition; birth/adoption of child.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Does your employer have at least 50 employees?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists 1250 hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?