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  2. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 - Wikipedia

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    Court of Appeals of Maryland, 566 U.S. 30 (2012) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( FMLA) is a United States labor law requiring covered employers to provide employees with job-protected, unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. [1] The FMLA was a major part of President Bill Clinton 's first-term domestic agenda, and he ...

  3. Stress Leave: What It Is and How to Take It - Healthline

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    In the last year, you need to have worked at least 1,250 hours, or about 26 hours per week. FMLA allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Your job is protected during this time. If your employer can ...

  4. FMLA Isn't Enough: Here's How to Extend Your Maternity Leave

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    Employees are required to work 1,250 hours in the 12-month period prior to taking leave. That breaks down to at least 26 hours per week. These stipulations make for a hugely flawed policy. In fact ...

  5. Crohn’s and Your Rights: Is Crohn’s Covered Under the ...

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    Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes the lining of your digestive tract to become inflamed. It can lead to symptoms such as: abdominal pain. diarrhea. weight ...

  6. Health care provider - Wikipedia

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    Health care provider. A health care provider is an individual health professional or a health facility organization licensed to provide health care diagnosis and treatment services including medication, surgery and medical devices. Health care providers often receive payments for their services rendered from health insurance providers.

  7. Parental leave in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Parental leave in the United States. Parental leave (also known as family leave) is regulated in the United States by US labor law and state law. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for parents of newborn or newly adopted children if they work for a company with 50 or more employees.

  8. Find the Right Health Care Provider for You - WebMD

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    Finding the right health care provider can make a big difference in your health. The right doctor will: Make sure you have regular screenings, tests, and vaccinations. Treat your current health ...

  9. Managing Bipolar Disorder at Work - WebMD

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    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a year. For more information, call 866-487-9243 or visit the U.S. Department of Labor website.