Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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What is FMLA?
The intent of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is to allow employees up to 12 weeks or 480 hours of job-protected leave to meet medical and family care needs while still maintaining job and economic security.
If you need to request FMLA leave or you are a supervisor looking for more information, refer to the high-level overview of the FMLA process. For further assistance, view the links below or contact the Employee Accommodation and Absence Support Team:
UMass Amherst Employee Accommodations and Absence Support Team
Fax: 413-573-8012
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