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Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) Eligibility

Did you know? • If the leave is to be used for the care of a child as a result of birth, adoption, or foste- ring and both parents are City employees a combined 12 weeks is allowed. • If the employeegivingbirthrequestsFMLA for the birth of a child, they may opt to use the provisions in theMaternity Leave Poli- cy which are less restrictive. • Before requesting unpaid FMLA leave, all leave for which the employee would other- wise be paid must be exhausted. • FMLA must be invoked after five business days. • Unpaid leave does not apply to City years of service.

Any benefit eligible employee who has worked for the City for at least 12 months and at least 1,250 hours during the preceding year. Benefit • Up to 12 weeks of paid and/or unpaid leave in any 12 month period for a family or medical reason as specified by the FMLA or for military exigency. • Up to 26 weeks to care for a military person who is injured or becomes ill in the line of duty. Leave must be used for the following: Care for a child after birth Care for a child after adoption Foster care for a child Care for a familymember*with a serious health condition A serious health conditionwhich prevents you fromperforming the duties of your job

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* A family member is designated as your spouse, child, or parent.

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