North Dakota Leave of Absence for Family Reasons, also known as ND FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), provides employees with job-protected leave to attend to their family-related obligations. This leave ensures that employees can take time off from work without the fear of losing their job or facing any adverse consequences. The North Dakota Leave of Absence for Family Reasons is applicable for various family-related circumstances, including: 1. Child Birth/Adoption: Employees can take leave to bond with a newborn or adopted child. This includes time off for prenatal appointments, recovery from birth, or to care for a newly placed child. 2. Serious Health Condition: Employees can utilize this leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition. This includes caring for a parent, spouse, or child who requires medical attention or assistance. 3. Military Qualifying Exigency: Employees who have a family member on active duty, or who is called to active duty status, can take leave for various reasons related to deployment. Examples include attending military events, making arrangements for childcare, or dealing with financial and legal matters arising from the military duties of the family member. 4. Military Caregiver Leave: This type of leave allows employees to care for a family member who is a covered service member with a serious illness or injury. Employees can take time off to provide physical or psychological support, arrange for care, or attend medical appointments with the injured or ill service member. To be eligible for North Dakota Leave of Absence for Family Reasons, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the leave. The leave can extend up to 12 weeks within a 12-month period, depending on the specific circumstances. During the leave, employees are entitled to maintain their group health insurance coverage under the same terms as if they were actively working. Upon return, employees are generally guaranteed reinstatement to their previous position or an equivalent one with equal pay, benefits, and terms. Understanding and utilizing North Dakota Leave of Absence for Family Reasons is vital for employees seeking to balance their work and family responsibilities. Employers must comply with these regulations to ensure the well-being and support of their workforce.