The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) makes it possible for eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid 12 workweeks of leave in a 12-month period that protects their jobs. One of the reasons for taking FMLA includes a serious health condition that makes one unable to perform their job duties. You must be employed for at least 12 months and work for at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period before requesting FMLA. There are certain eligibility requirements for the employer as well as the employee, such as having at least 50 employees. For more information go to https://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm [2]. ) Or call the toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).