The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a U.S. Labor Law designed to help people recover from chronic or relapsing medical issues (like addiction) without risking their employment. In short, under FMLA you can take three months off from your place of work to receive treatment and return to your job with no negative consequences.
The law requires that 3 things be true for you to qualify for FMLA leave:
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Start by speaking to your human resources department. You’ll be surprised by how helpful they can be in answering the above questions. And although all conversations with HR are confidential, you don’t need to disclose the reason for your leave.
If you qualify based on the criteria above you’ll need to request a leave of absence. Keep in mind that:
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Once your employer approves your request, your FMLA leave officially begins which means that:
Taking time off for treatment can be scary. If you need any guidance in talking to your HR rep or navigating the FMLA process, we are happy to help you any way we can. Every year, we help hundreds of people, just like you, get the time they need for the treatment they deserve. Call us 855-202-2138, email [email protected], or click the blue chat icon on the bottom right.
“We are going to help you get in touch with your human resources department and get all the necessary paperwork in order. Once you have that, we’ll help you complete the paperwork, and then resubmit it back to your HR department so that your job is federally protected.”
— Brandon McMillen.
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