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To remind workers about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers should display an Alabama FMLA poster at all jobsites. There is no better time to think about this Alabama law than right now in the days between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The Alabama Family and Medical Leave Act can comfort employees who experience a major life event and need some time away from work.

The Alabama FMLA poster explains how the law works and should appear at all workplaces throughout the state. By reading the poster, employees can learn about the basics of the FMLA program. Employees will find on this poster information about the benefits and eligibility requirements of the program.

School teachers and public employees are covered by the Alabama FMLA regardless of how many employees work for their employer. In the case of other workers in the state, any business that has 50 or more workers employed must follow FMLA regulations.

What the FMLA does is help protect the jobs of workers when a special circumstance arises and the workers need to take some time off without pay. FMLA allows workers to take off as much as 12 weeks a year if they meet certain requirements. Some of the circumstances that qualify for this time off are the birth or adoption of a child.A major illness impacting the employee or a close family member also qualifies the employee for FMLA leave.

Although the Alabama FMLA does help workers, job protection isn’t automatic. Employees need to take precautions. For instance, employers should give employees who take leave a written notification that explains what the employee’s status is. Also included in this written notification should be instructions on how often and in what manner the employee should contact the employer. Keeping in touch with the employer is vital, and employees should make certain they follow all instructions and meet all deadlines.

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