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.