Family Medical Leave Act

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The Family Medical Leave Act

The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that requires some employers to let their employees take time off from work to recover from an illness, care for an ill family member, or to attend to the birth or adoption of a child More »

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Questions

Question: Can i get paid unemployment during the FMLA Program offered at work? I am taking it due to pregnancy.
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Question: In a same sex relationship, if power of attorney is given, does that allow FMLA benefits?
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Question: I've heard that you can use FMLA "days' for various reason such as PTSD, Migraines and such. Is this true/valid? I don't see this sort of description under the act itself.If covered under this I heard you were protected for one year where you cannot be fired for taking various days off due to a short term illness.
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Question: Does FMLA cover my grand-child who was placed with me by Tribal CPS? CPS is her temporary guardian but I was given authority to sign for services for her
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Question: I am on a short term medical leave that I had to fill out fmla papers for as well. They told me they didn't have to hold my job so when I go back do they have to offer me something else at my same rate of pay?
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