32nd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Last week marked the 32nd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child.

Check out the National Partnership for Women and Families’ fact sheet “Key Facts: The Family and Medical Leave Act,” which breaks down key data points on the utilization of the FMLA since its passage and highlights ongoing gaps in access.