In order to qualify for Family Medical Leave Act FMLA benefits, an employee must work for a company or an employer that has at least 50 employees. You also have to work for that employer for at least one year. During that one year, you have to have worked at least 1250 hours.

You are covered by FMLA provided that you work for a qualifying employer. The Family and Medical Leave Act applies to all public agencies including government employers at the local, state and federal levels. It also applies to local agencies such as schools, so teachers and administrators may take time off.

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Take for example, if an employee catches the flu and takes a few days off, that is called and will be counted as sick leave. Whereas a medical leave application is made for a longer period due to serious health issues (like surgery, or accidents, etc).

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Not to be confused with paid time off (PTO) and vacation time, a leave of absence is a way for employees who are experiencing out-of-the-ordinary circumstances to take time off work. Common reasons are childbirth, adoption, caring for an ill family member, serious health conditions or military leave.

A medical leave of absence is a leave category for employees who face medical conditions that reduce their physical and/or mental health to the point that they can no longer perform key job responsibilities.

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