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What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a United States labor law allowing an employee to take unpaid leave due to illness or to care for a sick family member.

To learn more about the FMLA, go to www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/.

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