The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 guarantees each letter carrier up to 12 weeks of leave each postal leave year, for:

• A new child in the family—by birth, by adoption or by placement in foster care;
• Caring for a family member with a serious health condition; or
• The employee's own serious health condition that prevents him or her from performing the job.

The FMLA guarantees time off, whether paid or unpaid. The type of leave taken depends on the reasons for the leave, an employee's earnings and the usual postal leave regulations. There are eligibility criteria, medical certification guidelines and other detailed rules governing letter carrier rights to FMLA leave.

Please note that laws and regulations change. For the latest information about FMLA and changes to the FMLA regulations, see the U.S. Department of Labor's website.

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 FMLA REGULATIONS

FMLA INFORMATION POSTER

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EMPLOYEES OWN LEAVE

FAMILY MEMBER LEAVE