Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) Policy

Summary

This template is a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy that explains which employees qualify for leave, the reasons eligible employees may take leave, how much leave eligible employees may take, and any procedures employees must follow when requesting and taking a leave. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. Depending upon the state(s) in which the employer operates, state or local laws may require an employer to offer additional forms of family and medical leave to employees. For a full listing of key content covering leaves for employees, see Leaves for Employees Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For more information on family and medical leave, see FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Leave: Employer Coverage, Employee Eligibility, and Qualifying Bases, FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Employer Rights and Obligations, and FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Employee Notice Requirements and Medical Certification Obligations. For a treatise on FMLA, see Family and Medical Leave Act § 1.01. For strategic considerations when defending lawsuits brought under the FMLA, see Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Litigation Defense Strategies and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Claims Defense Checklist. For information on state laws concerning family and medical leave, see the Family, Medical, Sick, Pregnancy, and Military Leave column of Attendance, Leaves, and Disabilities State Practice Notes Chart. For state family and medical leave policies, see the Family, Medical, Sick, Pregnancy, and Military Leave column of Attendance, Leaves, and Disabilities State Expert Forms Chart. For a presentation to educate employees, supervisors, and HR personnel about the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act, see FMLA Guidance for Employers: Training Presentation.