Common use of FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act Clause in Contracts

FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act. Members of the bargaining unit are entitled to leave as provided in the Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor. In implementing the FMLA, the District utilizes a "12 month period" which is "measured forward from the date the employee’s first FMLA leave begins" (i.e., the leave year is specific to each employee). Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks of leave during the 12-month period beginning on the first date FMLA leave is taken. The next 12-month period would commence the first time FMLA leave is taken after completion of any previous 12-month period. The statute requires the Board of Education to grant unpaid FMLA for up to 12 weeks. In order to qualify for FMLA leave an employee must meet the following criteria:

FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act. Members of the bargaining unit are entitled to leave as provided in the Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor. In implementing the FMLA, the District utilizes a "“12 month period" ” which is "measured forward from the date the employee’s first FMLA leave begins" (i.e., the leave year is specific to each employee). Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks of leave during the 12-month period beginning on the first date FMLA leave is taken. The next 12-12- month period would commence the first time FMLA leave is taken after completion of any previous 12-month period. The statute requires the Board of Education to grant unpaid FMLA for up to 12 weeks. In order to qualify for FMLA leave an employee must meet the following criteria: