The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees entitlement to up to 12 work weeks of paid or unpaid leave during a consecutive 12 month period for the birth of the employee’s child, the placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care, a qualifying serious health condition of the employee, or a serious health condition of the employee’s child, spouse or parent. It also provides up to 26 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for military qualifying exigencies and care for injured or ill service members.
This site provides information about the requirements of the law, the county administration of the law, what forms to use, communications and FAQs. Stephanie Burdett is available for assistance/clarification of this law and may be reached at 785-543-0462 or mmorris@osageco.org.
The employee guide is a handbook that answers general questions employees have regarding FMLA.
The Employee document is the FMLA application/Medical Certification form that the employee MUST have the medical provider complete and return to Human Resources in order for HR to determine if the employee is eligible for FMLA leave.