Under the Family Medical Leave Act, eligible employees may be granted up to a total of 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12 month period for one or more of the following reasons: 

• For the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee
  
  
• For placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care
  
  
• To care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition
  
  
• To take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition

For more information, review the Employees Rights and Responsibilities document, or contact your supervisor or a human resources representative.