Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

What is the FMLA?

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) allows a qualified employee with a qualifying situation to take up to 12 weeks (or 480 hours) of unpaid leave in a 12-month period. The Department of Labor administers this law.
A qualifying employee under the FMLA is an employee who has worked at least 12 months for the employer; who has worked at least 1,250 hours for the employer in the 12 months preceding the leave date; and who has a qualifying situation.
A qualifying situation under the FMLA is the birth of a child; the adoption or foster care of a child; the employee's own serious health condition; or the serious health condition of the employee's spouse, parent or child.
For a medical condition to qualify under the FMLA, it must meet the Department of Labor's definition of a serious health condition, as defined in the law.
If you think your situation may qualify for FMLA, please contact your HR Assistant to discuss your situation.
FMLA Poster - Your Rights Under FMLA

The employee benefits information posted on this website is intended to provide details and helpful information regarding benefits available to current employees of the Town of Cary. These benefits are also described in detail in contracts with the Town of Cary and/or in Town policy. The provisions of the contracts and Town policies are controlling and subject to change. None of the conditions or limitations thereof are waived or modified by reason of omission or misstatement on this website.