FMLA, Family & Medical Leave Act
Run by U.S. Dept of Labor, a federal agency
Guarantees your job (or equivalent) while taking unpaid leave to recover from serious illness or care for a seriously ill family member. Prevents job loss during medical crisis.
- Award
- Job-protected unpaid leave, up to 12 weeks
- Deadline
- Notify employer as soon as possible
- Run by
- U.S. Dept of Labor
- Federal
Who it's for
- Worked for employer 12+ months
- Employer has 50+ employees
- Serious health condition
- Also covers caring for spouse, child, or parent with serious condition
U.S. Dept of Labor decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Dept of Labor decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.