State Leave Laws

A number of states have added their own protections for employees who are required to take time off from work for medical and/or family reasons, including military leave. It is important to note that these provisions are either equal to, or greater than, those provided by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Even with the FMLA as the base, each state can vary greatly with respect to leave laws. Below you can find information on state paid sick leave laws, family leave provisions, and additional information related to the provision of time off for medical reasons.

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Family and Medical Leave Laws by State
The FMLA is a federal law, but many states offer greater medical leave to their workers. See what the laws are for your state using this interactive map.
Paid Family and Sick Leave Laws
A state-by-state summary, with resources, on existing paid family and sick leave laws in the states that have them so that you can educate yourself about your rights as an employee.
States Without General Laws for Family and Medical Leave
Unfortunately, not every state has medical leave laws. This page lists the states that do not have any medical leave laws, as well as information about the federal FMLA so that you can understand what leave you are entitled to.

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