Legal Term
family medical leave eligibility contract language
Legal Definition
Contractual provisions that specify the conditions under which an employee qualifies for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or comparable state statutes, including employment duration, hours worked, employer size, and procedural requirements such as notice and certification.
In Plain English
The part of a job contract that tells you what you need to do to be allowed to take unpaid family or medical leave, like how long you’ve worked and how many hours you’ve put in.
Example in a Contract
Eligibility for Family Medical Leave. An employee is eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12‑month period if (i) the employee has been employed for at least 12 months, (ii) the employee has worked at least 1,250 hours during the preceding 12 months, and (iii) the employee works at a location where the employer has 50 or more employees within a 75‑mile radius. The employee must provide at least 30 days’ advance notice when the need for leave is foreseeable, and must furnish a medical certification within 15 days of the employer’s request.
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