medical leave

Feb 3, 2022
From Alaska to Washington, one couple’s story of paid family leave
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U.S. federal law requires companies to give workers 12 weeks off a year for family medical situations — unpaid. Whether or not workers get paid leave depends on what state they live in.
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Feb 5, 2018
FMLA celebrates 25th anniversary
The Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law a quarter of a century ago today. It was an important step in granting American workers time to care for newborns or sick loved ones. Now, though, U.S. support for families lags behind most developed countries, but there is momentum to update the program. Click the […]
Apr 28, 2014
Breast-cancer survivors and long-term unemployment
University of Michigan researchers say the rate can be 30 percent or higher several years after treatment.
Jan 17, 2011
Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs today broke the news in an e-mail that he will take a leave of absence to focus on his health. He handed over th…