The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States federal law requiring covered employers to provide employees unpaid, job protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Eligible employees may take up to twelve (12) weeks of leave in a rolling twelve (12) month period. The City runs FMLA and CFRA leave concurrently.
Eligiblity for FMLA
- You must have worked for the City of Garden Grove for 12 months. The 12 months of service do not have to be consecutive and there is no look-back limit.
- You must have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to taking leave.
Typical Reasons for Taking FMLA
- Birth or placement of a child
- Personal serious health condition
- Family member's serious health condition
You may be asked to provide additional documentation depending on the reason for your leave.
For more information, please review the FMLA Employee Guide or contact Human Resources.