Does FMLA Protect Your Job? When Your Employer Can and Can’t Fire You
Learn when FMLA protects your job, when an employer can legally terminate your employment, and what rights eligible employees have under federal law.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Can You Use PTO and FMLA at the Same Time? Understanding How Paid Leave and Job-Protected Leave Work Together
Learn whether your employer can require PTO during FMLA leave, how sick leave and vacation time work with FMLA, and how PTO, disability benefits, and job protection overlap.
How Long Does FMLA Last? Understanding the 12-Week Rule
Learn how long FMLA lasts, how the 12-week rule works, who qualifies, whether FMLA can be extended, and what happens when your leave runs out.
What Qualifies as a Serious Health Condition Under FMLA?
Learn what qualifies as a serious health condition under FMLA, including chronic illnesses, pregnancy, mental health conditions, surgeries, and medical treatments.
What Happens If You Don’t Return to Work After FMLA?
What happens if you don’t return to work after FMLA? Learn whether you can be fired, lose benefits, repay health insurance costs, or request more leave.
Can Your Employer Deny FMLA Leave?
Can your employer deny FMLA leave? Learn when an employer can legally deny Family and Medical Leave Act leave, your rights, common reasons for denial, and what to do if your request is rejected.
Paid Family Leave vs. FMLA: What’s the Difference? (2026 Guide)
Learn the difference between Paid Family Leave and FMLA, who qualifies, how they work together, and what rights employees have in 2026.
What Happens to Your Health Insurance During FMLA Leave?
Learn what happens to your health insurance during FMLA leave, who pays premiums, when coverage can end, and what rights employees have.
Can You Be Fired While on FMLA?
Can you be fired while on FMLA leave? Learn when termination is legal, when it may violate law, and how employees can protect their rights.
Do Company Holidays Count Towards FMLA days?
Understanding how time off is calculated under FMLA, particularly during company holidays, can be a bit tricky. Here we discuss the details to help you understand when a holiday counts toward your FMLA leave, and when it doesn’t.