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Family and Medical Leave

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What is the maximum amount of unpaid, job-protected leave that an eligible employee can take under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

  1. 12 weeks

  2. 16 weeks

  3. 24 weeks

  4. 36 weeks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons.

Which of the following is NOT a qualifying reason for taking FMLA leave?

  1. The birth of a child

  2. The adoption of a child

  3. The placement of a child with the employee for foster care or adoption

  4. A serious health condition of the employee's spouse

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the FMLA covers serious health conditions of the employee's child, parent, or spouse, it does not cover serious health conditions of the employee's spouse.

How many hours of leave can an employee take per year under the FMLA?

  1. 1,250 hours

  2. 1,500 hours

  3. 1,750 hours

  4. 2,000 hours

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 1,250 hours of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave?

  1. The employee must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months

  2. The employee must have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave

  3. The employee must be employed at a worksite with at least 50 employees within 75 miles

  4. The employee must have a serious health condition

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While an employee must meet certain criteria related to hours worked and length of employment, having a serious health condition is not a requirement for FMLA eligibility.

What is the minimum amount of notice that an employee must provide to their employer before taking FMLA leave?

  1. 30 days

  2. 15 days

  3. 7 days

  4. 24 hours

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FMLA, employees are generally required to provide their employer with at least 30 days' notice before taking leave, unless it is an emergency situation.

Which of the following is NOT a right that employees have under the FMLA?

  1. The right to be reinstated to the same or an equivalent position after taking leave

  2. The right to continue health insurance coverage during leave

  3. The right to be paid for leave time

  4. The right to take intermittent leave

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FMLA does not require employers to pay employees for leave time. However, employees may use accrued sick leave or vacation time during their FMLA leave.

What is the maximum amount of time that an employee can take intermittent FMLA leave?

  1. 12 weeks

  2. 16 weeks

  3. 24 weeks

  4. 36 weeks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Employees can take intermittent FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks per year. Intermittent leave can be taken in blocks of time as small as one hour.

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited practice under the FMLA?

  1. Interfering with an employee's right to take FMLA leave

  2. Discriminating against an employee who has taken FMLA leave

  3. Requiring an employee to use paid leave before taking FMLA leave

  4. Denying an employee reinstatement to their former position after taking FMLA leave

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FMLA does not prohibit employers from requiring employees to use paid leave before taking FMLA leave.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit under the FMLA?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Employees have 2 years from the date of the alleged FMLA violation to file a lawsuit.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the FMLA?

  1. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  2. Department of Labor (DOL)

  3. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for enforcing the FMLA.

What is the maximum amount of unpaid, job-protected leave that an eligible employee can take under the FMLA for the birth or placement of a child?

  1. 12 weeks

  2. 16 weeks

  3. 24 weeks

  4. 36 weeks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for the birth or placement of a child.

Which of the following is NOT a qualifying reason for taking FMLA leave for the adoption of a child?

  1. The adoption of a child under the age of 18

  2. The adoption of a child with a disability

  3. The adoption of a child from another country

  4. The adoption of a stepchild

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the FMLA covers the adoption of a child under the age of 18, with a disability, or from another country, it does not cover the adoption of a stepchild.

How many hours of leave can an employee take per year under the FMLA for the adoption of a child?

  1. 1,250 hours

  2. 1,500 hours

  3. 1,750 hours

  4. 2,000 hours

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 1,250 hours of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for the adoption of a child.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave for the adoption of a child?

  1. The employee must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months

  2. The employee must have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave

  3. The employee must be employed at a worksite with at least 50 employees within 75 miles

  4. The employee must have a serious health condition

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While an employee must meet certain criteria related to hours worked and length of employment, having a serious health condition is not a requirement for FMLA eligibility for the adoption of a child.

What is the minimum amount of notice that an employee must provide to their employer before taking FMLA leave for the adoption of a child?

  1. 30 days

  2. 15 days

  3. 7 days

  4. 24 hours

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FMLA, employees are generally required to provide their employer with at least 30 days' notice before taking leave for the adoption of a child, unless it is an emergency situation.

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