Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which became effective on August 5, 1993, entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons. The County provides an additional one week bringing the total weeks to 13 weeks.

The FMLA contains provisions on employer coverage; employee eligibility for benefits; entitlement to leave, maintenance of health benefits during leave, and job restoration after leave; notice and certification of the need for FMLA leave; and, protection for employees who request to take FMLA leave.

For specific information on FMLA, please refer to Personnel Rules & Regulations (Section 8.19) as well as the links listed here under "Important Links."

Important Links

• Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition (includes pregnancy)
• Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition (includes pregnancy)
• Certification of Qualifying Exigency for Military Family Leave
• Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember - for Military Family Leave
• Definition of Serious Health Condition
• FAQs
• Employee/Employer Rights, Responsibilities, & Definitions
• What Is the FMLA Process?

Contact Information

Joyce Frank
Henrico County Human Resources Department
804-501-4273
FAX: 804-501-4426
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Grant Guigou
Henrico County Human Resources Department
804-501-5321
FAX: 804-501-4426
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Simona Bradshaw
Henrico County Human Resources Department
804-501-7149
FAX: 804-501-4426
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