The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 exemplifies how the struggle for fairness and equity has benefited America’s workers and families ..read more

After Candice took FMLA leave, her employer refused to reinstate her, effectively cancelling her income and health insurance. Then we got involved ..read more

The experience of cancer has touched virtually every family in America ..read more

For many, the Family and Medical Leave Act is key to retaining employment after the onset of a disability, whether temporary or long-term, or undergoing treatment for a chronic condition.  ..read more

Over the past 30 years, we’ve helped 13,000 workers who were denied FMLA leave by their employers, 18,000 workers who were unjustly terminated, and 1,000 workers whose health benefits were not maintained as required by the law ..read more

During Suicide Prevention Month this September – and all year round – we’re getting the word out on workplace mental health resources that could save a life ..read more

During National Work and Family Month, we're highlighting Department of Labor resources all working families should know about ..read more

Learn more on why a national paid family and medical leave program is needed ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic pressures on workers have only increased the prevalence of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. And just as with physical health conditions, workers struggling with mental health conditions may need to take time away from work to seek treatment or recover. Fortunately, the Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible workers with job-protected leave to take time away from work to care for themselves or their family members because of serious mental health conditions ..read more

Anna Friar had worked over seven years as a kitchen assistant manager and cook at Willowbrook Assisted Living in Lake City, Florida, when she became seriously ill from COVID-19. We launched an investigation into the company’s failure to offer job-protected leave and found that Anna should have been offered unpaid leave and job protection for the time she was dealing with COVID ..read more