http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/
Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to ''eligible'' employees for certain family and medical reasons. This page provides and links to FMLA information, including an overview; frequently asked questions and answers; forms; and applicable laws, regulations, rules, and histories.