What does FML mean in MEDICAL

Family and Medical Leave (FML) is a federally-mandated leave of absence benefit that provides eligible employees with time away from work for certain qualifying reasons. These reasons can include the birth or adoption of a child, taking care of an immediate family member with a serious health condition, or when the employee needs to take time off due to their own serious health condition.

In order to be eligible for FML, you must have been employed by your employer for at least 12 months and have worked for at least 1,250 hours within that period. Additionally, you must work at a company with 50 or more employees within 75 miles radius.

Employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in any 12 month period under FML.

Your entitlement will begin on the first day your leave begins and ends on the same date one year later (unless your employer has chosen to use another designated date).

Yes! Eligible employees who take advantage of FML are entitled to be returned back into the same or an equivalent position upon returning from their leave.

Yes, there are some circumstances under which you may not be eligible for FML. For example, if you took maternity leave but then resigned prior to being reinstated by the employer and only after being reinstated.

You will need documentation from an authorized health care provider confirming your medical condition and its severity as well as proof that it prevents you from continuing your current job duties while taking time off. The exact details may vary based on federal requirements and state-specific laws so it’s best to consult with HR regarding specific documentation requirements in your case.

Generally speaking no, however some states offer additional protections beyond what’s provided by federal law such as paid sick leave or extended periods of family medical leave – always check with your local state government regarding specific rules applicable in your area before making any decisions about taking such leaves though!

One common misconception is that you have to sacrifice wages when taking this type of leave – this is incorrect! Although pay is often suspended during the duration of the leave – all wages accrued prior remain unaffected and should be honored once the employee returns back from their absence.

Generally speaking yes – most employers will continue providing benefits such as healthcare coverage while an employee is on family or medical leave unless otherwise stated in their employment contract.