Family and Medical Leave (FMLA Clause Samples
The Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) clause establishes an employee's right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Typically, this clause outlines eligibility requirements, such as length of employment, and details the types of situations covered, including personal illness, caring for a family member, or the birth or adoption of a child. Its core function is to ensure employees can address significant health or family needs without fear of losing their job, thereby balancing workplace demands with personal responsibilities.
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Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its associated regulations will apply to all bargaining unit members who meet its eligibility requirements. For purposes of this Section, “12-month period” is defined as the “12-month period measured forward from the date the employee’s first FMLA leave begins” (i.e., the leave year is specific to each employee). The member is entitled to twelve (12) weeks of leave during the 12-month period beginning on the first date FMLA leave is taken. The next 12-month period commences the first time FMLA leave is taken after the completion of any previous 12-month period.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. FMLA leave shall be granted pursuant to applicable law.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. An employee who has worked twelve hundred fifty (1250) hours or more during the twelve (12) month period preceding the commencement of the leave shall have the right to take Family and Medical Leave according to the terms of Board Policy Number 3.03 which is incorporated into this Agreement. FMLA leave entitles the employee to have up to twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or care of a child, the adoption or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care of a child, the care of a spouse, son, daughter, or parent if such individual has a serious health condition or for the employee's serious health condition which disables him/her from performing the functions of his/her position. To the extent that provisions of the FMLA leave are covered by other leaves provided in the negotiated agreement or other Board-approved documents, the twelve (12) weeks of leave and benefit coverage under the FMLA leave policy shall run concurrently with other existing benefits. In the case of parental leave, paid sick leave is limited to eight (8) weeks and must end no later than twelve (12) weeks following delivery or receipt of custody unless medical complications require longer use of sick leave. Although FMLA leave is available for the birth, adoption or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care of a child, an employee shall be required to take FMLA leave concurrent with other leaves available under the negotiated agreement for prenatal care pregnancy, illness associated with pregnancy, court appearances, or other circumstances related to the adoption of a child or placement of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇ child. The Board of Education shall pay its share of the fringe benefit package to any eligible employee who is granted a parental leave for any portion of the twelve (12) week period not used under any other leave provision within the negotiated agreement. The District will use the applicable Department of Labor FMLA-related forms for the process. This provision satisfies the Board's notice requirement under FMLA.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. The District will administer FMLA leave pursuant to applicable laws.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. An employee who has worked for the District for at least twelve (12) months is eligible for twelve (12) work weeks of FMLA during each twelve (12) month period (August 1 through July 31 of each year) provided the employee worked in the twelve (12) months preceding the beginning of the first day of leave. Weeks during a regular school break period (i.e., winter, spring, and summer breaks) shall not count against the twelve (12) week allotment of FMLA leave.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. The District will administer FMLA and all applicable state laws.
Section 4. Probationary Period and Leaves: The applicable periods of probation for teachers as set forth in Minnesota Statutes are intended to be periods of actual service enabling the District to have the opportunity to evaluate a teacher's performance. Periods of time for which the teacher is on leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. The Board and employees shall have whatever rights, duties, discretion, and responsibilities as set forth in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 (29 U.S.C. §2601, et seq.) as is or may be amended, under Section 3430.01 of the Bylaws and Policies of Brookville Local Schools, and in accordance with the following provisions:
1. To be eligible for FMLA leave, teachers must have been continuously employed for at least one (1) year and have either: (a) worked for at least 1250 hours during the 12- month period immediately preceding the date of the teacher’s request; or (b) have been employed under a regular teaching contract during the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the teacher’s request.
2. FMLA leave may be taken for the following reasons:
a. The birth and care of a newborn child;
b. Placement of a child for adoption or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care with the teacher;
c. To care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with serious health condition;
d. When the teacher is unable to work because of a serious health condition; or
e. Any other reason expressly provided for in the FMLA.
3. No more than twelve (12) weeks of FMLA leave will be granted in any 12-month period.
4. For purposes of determining the "12-month period" in “3” above in which an eligible employee is entitled to twelve (12) weeks of leave, said 12-month period shall be a "rolling" 12-month period measured forward from the date an employee first uses FMLA leave.
5. When the need for FMLA leave is foreseeable, the teacher must provide thirty (30) days advance notice by requesting leave in writing. When thirty (30) day notice is not possible, the teacher must provide notice as soon as possible under the circumstances.
6. The teacher must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the request for leave qualifies for FMLA protection, including the anticipated timing and duration of the leave. Sufficient information may include the nature of the illness, the extent to which a family member is in need of care, and/or other facts supporting the need for leave. If the Board believes the teacher has provided insufficient information, the teacher will be notified of the additional information necessary and provided sufficient time to supply the additional information requested.
7. Once it has been determined that the teacher’s situation qualifies for FMLA leave, the teacher must concurrently use any accrued, paid sick leave under this Agreement as FMLA leave. If the em...
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. The Board of Education agrees to adhere to all provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In accordance with the FMLA, an employee may be eligible to take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave which will run concurrently with accumulated sick, personal and vacation days. Please refer to the J. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ High School District 201 FMLA Procedures for details about eligibility and notification requirements.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. School employees shall have the right to both the appropriate family and medical leave and the appropriate designated benefits provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Such leave(s), if applicable, shall be taken concurrently. Any provision of this Contract which restricts any mandatory leave and/or mandatory benefit(s) of the FMLA will not have any effect for any school employee who has a right to leave and/or benefit under the Act. The school corporation may require the school employee to verify and/or certify any information which an employer may require under the FMLA, and it may further elect any option available to it under the Act for any leave or benefit for which a school employee qualifies for under the FMLA but for which the school employee is not entitled under the specific language of the Contract. For record keeping purposes, the twelve (12) month period for FMLA shall be measured forward from the date any employee's first FMLA leave begins. If the employee has the appropriate personal leave, sick leave or family illness days, etc., those will be taken simultaneously with the FMLA days.
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA. 1. Employees who meet eligibility requirements for FMLA or who meet full-time eligibility status under Article 5 of this Agreement are eligible for medical and/or family leave in accordance with the provisions in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), subject to Board policy.
2. Upon the exhaustion of FMLA leave, Employees must return to employment for the remainder of the employment year as defined within Article 16 of the Agreement. Employees who choose not to return will waive their right to such FMLA benefit and be responsible for all insurance costs incurred during the FMLA leave period, except Employees who are unable to return for medical reasons, who shall supply the District with documentation (contained in Appendix C) and may remain on unpaid leave, subject to Board policy.