Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

What does the Family Medical Leave Act allow employees to receive?

1. Paid leave for personal and family emergencies

2. Unpaid leave for certain reasons

3. Unlimited leave for any reason

4. Leave only for medical issues

The correct answer is: Unpaid leave for certain reasons

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons. This legislation is designed to ensure that employees can take time off for serious health conditions, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or for childbirth and adoption, without the fear of losing their job or health insurance benefits. This means that although the leave is unpaid, the position and benefits must be maintained, allowing for job protection when employees return. This aspect of the FMLA work ensures that individuals are not penalized for taking necessary time off for significant personal or family health issues. Other options provided do not align with the specifics of the FMLA, as it does not offer paid leave, unlimited leave for any reason, or restrict leave solely to medical issues.