FMLA — Family & Medical Leave Act

Administered by U.S. Dept of Labor · dol.gov

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.

Eligibility requirements

✓Worked for employer 12+ months
✓Employer has 50+ employees
✓Serious health condition
✓Also covers caring for spouse, child, or parent with serious condition

Insider tip

FMLA is unpaid but protects your job and health insurance for 12 weeks. File immediately — notify HR in writing the day you or your family member is hospitalized. Can be used intermittently for doctor appointments too.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at dol.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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