PHR Human Resources

Answer: D - Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, an employer must let an employee take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

Key Takeaway: The Family and Medical Leave Act (shortened to FMLA) was signed into law during President Clinton’s first term. FMLA is a labor law that requires large employers to provide unpaid leave to an employee who is suffering from a serious health condition, needs to care for a sick family member, or must remain home to care for a new child. Not only must the employer provide unpaid leave, but they also must protect the employee’s job during the time they are away. FMLA is administered by the United States Department of Labor.