Leave and Families
Fact Sheet: Leave and Families
Employees have a wide variety of leave-related benefits available to them to help balance their work and family obligations. The links below provide information on various leave and work scheduling programs available to employees for family care purposes.
- Definition of Family Member
- Sick Leave (General Information)
- Sick Leave for Family Care and Bereavement
- Sick Leave to Care for a Family Member with a Serious Health Condition
- Funeral Leave and Other Bereavement Options
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- FMLA Qualifying Exigency Leave (external link)(PDF file)
- FMLA Leave to Care For a Covered Servicemember(external link)
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Voluntary Leave Bank Program
- Handbook on Leave and Workplace Flexibilities for Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care(PDF file)
- Handbook on Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs for Elder Care(PDF file)