FAQ: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • Q: For what other purposes can an employee use FMLA leave?

    A: 

    Federal employees can use 24 hours of leave without pay during any 12-month period to fulfill certain family obligations:

    • School and Early Childhood Educational Activities - to allow employees to participate in school activities directly related to the educational advancement of a child
    • Routine Family Medical Purposes - to allow parents to accompany children to routine medical or dental appointments
    • Elderly Relatives' Health or Care Needs - to allow employees to accompany an elderly relative to routine medical or dental appointments or other professional services

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