FMLA HCSys

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.

Eligible employee

An employee who meets specific criteria outlined by the FMLA to qualify for leave.

Job-protected leave

Leave that guarantees the employee will return to the same job or an equivalent job after the leave period.

Serious health condition

An illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a healthcare provider.

Intermittent leave

Leave taken in separate blocks of time due to a single qualifying reason, rather than a continuous period.

Accrued paid leave

Paid leave that an employee earns over time, which can be used during FMLA leave if permitted by the employer.

Restoration rights

Rights of employees to be reinstated to their original job or a nearly identical one after FMLA leave.

Notice of rights and responsibilities

A document provided by employers to employees outlining their rights under the FMLA and actions required.

Complaint process

The process through which employees can file grievances regarding FMLA violations with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Certification of leave

Documentation required by employers to support the need for FMLA leave, which may involve periodic recertification.