Author Question: Please explain the Family and Medical Leave Act. What will be an ideal ... (Read 56 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Please explain the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Palms of Manasota in Palmetto, Florida, which opened in 2003, is the first retirement community solely for

(a) widows and widowers.
(b) people over age 85.
(c) women.
(d) graying gays.

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Under the FMLA, federal and state employees and those who work for employers with 50 or more employees are able to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in order to care for an ill child, parent, or spouse, or for one's own serious illness, without fear of losing their job, benefits, or status. Unpaid leave can also be taken for the birth or adoption of a child, or when placing a child for adoption or foster care. Both working men and women are protected by this legislation.

Answer to Question 2

(d)