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FMLA Military Leave

Service Member Leave: Eligible employees are entitled to receive up to 26 work weeks of leave in a 12 month period to care for an Armed Forces family member who has a serious injury or illness incurred while on covered active duty. This leave is implemented concurrently with the twelve (12) weeks of leave to care for a spouse, child or parent.

Qualifying Exigency Leave: Twelve weeks of leave will be available to qualifying employees whose family member is called to active duty or is currently serving in active duty.  No illness or injury is required under the Exigency Leave provision.  Department HR Representatives should refer to HR Senior Leadership and FSDS staff for assistance until further notice. This leave is implemented concurrently with the twelve (12) weeks of leave to care for a spouse, child or parent.

New - 7/13/10 - Recent communication for employees and Human Resources Representatives.

Military Leave Codes

Fact Sheet #28A: The Family and Medical Leave Act Military Family Leave Entitlements, U.S. Department of Labor

Information on USERRA Military Leave Rights