探亲假和病假

The federal 探亲假和病假 Act (FMLA) guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job and benefits-protected 探亲假和病假 (FML) in a rolling 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:

• the birth, adoption or foster placement of a 孩子 (at U of I a portion of this may be covered by 带薪育儿假)
• 照顾严重的身体状况
• to care for an immediate family member (spouse, 孩子, parent) with a serious medical condition
• for qualifying exigencies arising out of the fact that the spouse, 孩子 or parent of the employee is on active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty) in the armed forces

The FMLA also grants up to 26 weeks of leave during any single rolling 12-month period if the employee is the spouse, 孩子, parent or next of kin caring for a covered military service member or veteran recovering from an injury or illness suffered while on active duty in the armed forces, that existed before the beginning of the member’s active duty and was aggravated by service, or that manifested itself before or after the member became a veteran.

经批准的FML可连续服用, 间歇性地或创建一个减少的时间表 in accordance with needs documented by a healthcare provider.

资格

雇员如符合下列条件，便有资格申请FML:

• Have been employed by the university for at least 12 months
• Have worked at least 1250 hours during the 12-month period immediately before taking FML

如何申请

提交一个 应用程序 for FML at least 30 days before the start of leave or as soon as the need for leave is foreseeable. Benefit 服务 will confirm your eligibility and provide guidance as you submit required medical documentation.

补偿

FML是无薪休假. Its purpose is to provide protection so that you maintain your benefits while on leave and can return to your job upon your return from leave. However, you may be able to use sick leave, 年假, 排版时间, short-term disability, etc. 与FML同时进行工资替代.