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The official form to be completed by a health care provider when an employee needs leave for their own serious health condition.

The official form to be completed by a health care provider when an employee needs leave to care for a family member.

Form for employers to notify employees of their eligibility for FMLA leave and their rights/responsibilities. Must be provided within 5 days of request.

Form for employers to officially designate leave as FMLA-qualifying (or deny it). Must be provided within 5 days of having enough info.

Form used to certify the need for leave due to a family member’s deployment or call to active duty (e.g., childcare, legal arrangements).

Form for certifying leave to care for a current servicemember with a serious injury or illness.

Form for certifying leave to care for a veteran with a serious injury or illness.

The mandatory poster that covered employers must display in a conspicuous place. Explains basic FMLA rights and how to file a complaint.

A comprehensive, consumer-friendly booklet designed to answer common questions about who can take leave, when, and how.

Specific guidance for leave related to a family member’s military service (caregiver or exigency).

Provides a general overview of the entitlement, notice requirements, health insurance maintenance, and reinstatement rights under the FMLA.

Explains the protections for employees under the FMLA, including job restoration and health benefits.

Details the specific reasons for which an eligible employee may take leave under the FMLA.

Guidance on using FMLA leave for the employee’s or a family member’s mental health condition.

Explains responsibilities when an employee is employed by two or more employers (e.g., temp agency and client company).

Details the unique eligibility requirements and calculation methods for flight crew members.

The complete Code of Federal Regulations governing the FMLA. This is the primary legal authority for FMLA administration.

Defines covered employers, eligible employees, serious health conditions, and qualifying reasons for leave.

Details the amount of leave, intermittent leave, substitution of paid leave, and maintenance of health benefits.

Covers notice requirements, medical certification, recertification, and designation notices.

The original statutory text of the Family and Medical Leave Act passed by Congress, codified in the United States Code.

Official DOL guidance clarifying how to calculate FMLA leave usage during weeks with holidays.

Clarifies that employers cannot assess points against an employee for FMLA-qualifying absences under a no-fault attendance policy.

Affirms that an employer may not delay designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, even if the employee prefers to use paid leave first.

The "playbook" used by DOL investigators. Provides detailed interpretations and enforcement policies used during FMLA investigations.

Crucial guidance clarifying that employees who have day-to-day responsibility for a child can take FMLA leave even without a legal or biological relationship. Vital for LGBTQ+ families and step-parents.

Explains the medical certification process, what information can be required, timelines for return, and rules for recertification.

Guidance on when parents can take FMLA leave to care for an adult child (18+) who is incapable of self-care due to a disability.