Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. Applies to employers with 50+ employees and covers family and medical-related absences.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations, including leave provisions, for employees with disabilities.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act: Federal law ensuring pregnant employees receive equal treatment in leave policies and other employment aspects compared to other employees.
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA): Federal law protecting military service members' leave rights, including military leave and return-to-work provisions.
State Family Leave Laws: State-specific laws that may provide additional family leave protections or lower thresholds than federal FMLA requirements.
Paid Sick Leave Laws: Varies by state and municipality; some jurisdictions mandate paid sick leave benefits for employees.
Vacation Leave Laws: State-specific regulations governing vacation accrual and payout. Some states consider earned vacation as wages.
State Disability Laws: State-specific regulations providing additional protections for disabled employees, sometimes including mandatory short-term disability insurance.
Paid Family Leave Programs: State-specific programs, sometimes mandatory, requiring employer participation in paid family leave benefits.
Worker's Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements governing leave related to workplace injuries and illnesses, including interaction with other leave policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws: Federal and state laws requiring non-discrimination in leave administration and consistent application of leave policies across all employee groups.
