Who does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to?

FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees.

How much does FMLA cost per year USPS?

Eligible employees must be allowed a total of up to 12 workweeks of leave within a Postal Service leave year for one or more of the following: For incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth. To care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care.

Does USPS have paid family leave?

Eligible U.S. Postal Service employees are entitled to a maximum 12 workweeks of family medical leave, but they are not paid, per the USPS leave of absence policy. In the event that a spouse, child or parent is serving active military duty and becomes injured, the leave time allowed is increased to 26 weeks.

Does USPS pay FMLA?

Under the family and medical leave act of 1993 (FMLA), eligible employees of the U.S. Postal Service are entitled to receive unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Qualified medical and family reasons include: personal or family illness, pregnancy, adoption, or the foster-care placement of a child.

What illnesses are covered under FMLA?

FMLA – Serious Health Condition

• Alzheimers disease;
• chronic back conditions;
• cancer;
• diabetes;
• nervous disorders;
• severe depression;
• pregnancy or its complications, including severe morning sickness and prenatal care;
• treatment for substance abuse, multiple sclerosis;

How do I get paid while on FMLA leave?

Payments are about 60 to 70 percent of your weekly wages earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date. You will receive payments by debit card or check — it’s your choice!

How does FMLA work for USPS?

Eligible U.S. Postal Service employees are entitled to a maximum 12 workweeks of family medical leave, but they are not paid, per the USPS leave of absence policy. The USPS worker can elect to use this earned leave for time off under FMLA and still be paid. A 12-week absence under FMLA is only permitted once each year.