Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

Which employers are subject to the Family Medical Leave Act?

1. Employers with 20 or more employees

2. Employers with 30 or more employees

3. Employers with 40 or more employees

4. Employers with 50 or more employees

The correct answer is: Employers with 50 or more employees

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies specifically to employers that have 50 or more employees working within a 75-mile radius of the workplace. This federal law is designed to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons, including the birth of a child, serious health conditions, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Employers with fewer than 50 employees do not fall under the requirements of the FMLA, which is why the other options are not applicable. Thus, the requirement for the employer to have 50 or more employees ensures that the FMLA can be effectively administered while considering the size and resources of the business, aligning with the intention of the law to provide support for employees during significant life events while maintaining business operations.