Eligibility: The FMLA applies to private employers with 50 or more employees working within 75 miles of the employee’s worksite.
Amount of leave: Under the FMLA, an eligible employee is entitled to 12 workweeks of leave in a 12-month period. During leave, your employer must continue providing benefits as if you were still working. The 12-weeks may be taken all at once or incrementally.
Your right to reinstatement and benefits: At the end of your leave, your employer must generally allow you to return to your position or an equivalent job. There are exceptions to this general rule, especially if you are a key employee. In addition, your employer must reinstate your benefits.