Family and Medical Leave Act
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Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a set of policies and principles that seek to cater for the social needs of the human resources. This includes the welfare of their close family members as well as their medical interests. In such situations, the employee under consideration acquires a work leave in order to take care of these health-related issues without jeopardizing his or her job position (Ossip, Hale, Coleman, Talwani & American Bar Association, 2006). The efficacy of the rules results from the clear definition of terminologies regarding the constituents of this occupational act. Some of the cases that are applicable to these policies include the birth of one’s child as well as the proceedings involved in adopting a minor. In addition, taking care of a sick spouse or child justifies the attainment of a job leave as indicated in the family and medical leave act. This period depends on the severity of the situation although most of these cases attract a three-month leave on an annual basis.
An evaluation of the status quo in various commercial organizations highlights the relationship between the implementation of these policies, and the performance of the workers. For instance, prior to the implementation of these rules in 1993, a male worker would not have the opportunity to assist his wife in taking care of their newborn baby (Mosher, Sherman & Lorman Education Services, 2007). However, these policies have improved such circumstances since it recognizes the needs of a father in taking care of such situations. Similarly, former organizational rules did not offer sufficient work leave to employees to take care of close family members with serious health complications. Accordingly, the improved state of affairs has not only been helpful to these dependent relatives, but they also have a direct impact on the performance of the workers.
References
Mosher, K. M., Sherman, J. B., & Lorman Education Services. (2007). Family and Medical Leave Act. Eau Claire, WI: Lorman Education Services.
Ossip, M. J., Hale, R. M., Coleman, G. V., Talwani, I., & American Bar Association. (2006). The Family and Medical Leave Act. Washington, DC: Bureau of National Affairs.