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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for caregivers
Run by U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour DivisionWhat it is
The FMLA is a federal law that lets eligible employees at covered employers take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition. Health benefits continue during the leave.
What it may help with
may help working caregivers take unpaid, job-protected time off to care for an aging parent or family member.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.