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You can take unpaid time off from work if you meet all of tghe following requirements:

  1. Your employer is subject to the FMLA.
  2. You have been employed by your employer for at least 12 months.
  3. You have worked for your employer at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 month period.
  4. You have been diagnosed with a serious health condition OR need time off due to the birth or adoption of a child OR to care for an ill parent, spouse or child.
  5. If the time off is because of a serious health condition, you are unable to perform your job and need time off for medical treatment or as a result of the condition itself.
  6. You give your employer appropriate notice.
  7. The leave is approved by your employer.
  8. You provide medical certification for leave taken for a serious health condition if required by your employer.

More information about each of the above subjects is contained in the following sections.

If you don't fit the requirements, see What If I'm Not Entitled to FMLA Leave Or Need More Time Off?


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