In accordance with the Family and Medical leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), eligible staff members may request up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job-protected family and medical leave within each 12 month period for the reasons stated below. 

• For incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care, or child birth
• To care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care
• To care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent, who has a serious health condition or
• For a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee’s job. 

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 (NDAA) up to 26 weeks of FMLA leave in a single 12 month period is granted to a spouse, son, daughter, parent, or nearest blood relative for a recovering service member. A covered service member is defined as (1) a current member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability retired list, for a serious injury or illness, or (2) a veteran who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable at any time during the five year period prior to the first date the eligible employee takes FMLA leave to care for the covered veteran, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy for a serious injury or illness. 

During the Family and Medical Leave, health insurance and disability benefits will be continued for staff members as if they were active employees.