Family and Medical Leave Act

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Family and Medical Leave ActThe Rule

• Up to 12 weeks of leave per 12-month period for
• Birth and care of the employees child
• Placement with the employee of a
  child for adoption or foster care
• Employees serious health
  condition or
• Care of the employees spouse,
  child or parent with a serious
  health
  condition.
• This law applies equally to male and
  female employees.

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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 employees coverage
  under the group health plan.

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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

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

• Routine illnesses
• Cold
• Flu
• Earache
• Upset stomach, minor ulcers
• Headaches other than migraine
• Routine physical/dental/eye exams
• Cosmetic treatment (in most cases)

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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.

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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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