ABSTRACT

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 was established to assist employees with balancing work and personal life. The law was designed to give employees the assurance of not losing his or her job in the event one needed to take leave of absence to care for a family member or his or her own personal illness. In this paper, I will explain if a childs personal relationship with the parent has anything to do with the child to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for that parent. Second, I will explain whether the size of the business can have any effect on whether Tony is eligible for family leave under the FMLA. Third, I will explain whether Herman can or cannot imply that if Tony takes a leave of absence under the FMLA, he may not have a job when he returns. Fourthly, I will describe who is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Lastly, I will explain the extent to which an employee can make his or her own determination as to the eligibility of an employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act.