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Family and Medical Leave Act(FMLA)

Family and Medical Leave ActThe Rule

Up to 12 weeks of leave per 12-month period for:Birth and care of the employee’s child;Placement with the employee of a

child for adoption or foster care;Employee’s serious health

condition; orCare of the employee’s spouse,

child or parent with a serious health condition.

This law applies equally to male and female employees.

Family and Medical Leave ActHow does this benefit me?

Maximum of 12 work weeks off during any 12-month period.

Can return to the same position or an equivalent position.

U.T. Austin maintains the employee’s coverage under the group health plan.

Family and Medical Leave ActWhat are Serious Health Conditions?

Childbirth and recovery from childbirth Need for prenatal care Strokes Most cancers Asthma attack Severe arthritis Severe nervous disorders Injuries caused by serious accidents Heart bypass or heart valve operations Back conditions requiring surgery or therapy

Family and Medical Leave ActWhat is Not a Serious Health Condition?

Routine illnesses:ColdFluEaracheUpset stomach, minor ulcersHeadaches other than migraine

Routine physical/dental/eye exams Cosmetic treatment (in most cases)

Family and Medical Leave ActIs FMLA leave paid or unpaid?

Employees must use all available paid leave (sick, vacation, floating holiday).

The applicable paid leave is used in conjunction with the 12-week leave maximum.

All accrued and available leave balances must be used concurrently with FML.

Once all accrued and available leave balances are exhausted, the employee must be placed on Leave Without Pay.

Family and Medical Leave ActHow do I find out more?

Ask your supervisor. Contact Human Resource Services, Benefit

Services Section at 471-4343. Refer to the Human Resource Services web

site.

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