FMLA Expanded For Leaves related To Family Members In The Milatary

In January Congress expanded the FMLA to require employers to provide unpaid leaves of absence for certain reasons related to family members serving in the Military. Under the new law, employees will be entitled to 12 weeks FMLA leave per year for certain "qualifying exigencies" related to a family member's active military duty. In addition, employees are entitled to take 26 weeks of leave during a single 12 month period to care for a covered family member who suffers a serious injury or illness while on active duty.