The FMLA gives eligible employees in Nevada the right to take up to 12 weeks off work in one year for serious health conditions. Eligibility requires 12 months of employment and a minimum of 1,250 hours worked in the preceding 12 months.In Nevada, employees may take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, or qualifying exigencies. In order to take FMLA leave, you must first work for a covered employer. Up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave plus four months of maternity disability may be combined for a total of 28 weeks per year. FMLA and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provide eligible employees with 12 weeks of jobprotected leave within 12 months. Maternity leave allows eligible employees to take time off from work due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.