Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. This web page contains information and links to: (1) laws and regulations, (2) facts sheets, (3) compliance guides for employers, (4) answers to common questions about the FMLA, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Leave Benefits Information
(Separate Website)
Leave benefits allow employees to take time off from work. The extent of the leave and whether it is paid in whole, in part, or not at all is generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's representative). Certain types of leave are required by law, whereas other types are voluntary incentives provided by employers. This web site contains information about: (1) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), (2) Funeral Leave, (3) Holidays, (4) Jury Duty, (5) Personal Leave, (6) Sick Leave, (7) Vacations, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Workplace Fairness: It's Everyone's Job
(Separate Website)
Workplace Fairness is a web site that provides information, education, and assistance to employees and their advocates.
By: Workplace Fairness
Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty
(Separate Website)
This page has some very good information and resource links for military reservist families facing activation. It deals with insurance coverage through an employer and what can and may happen when called to active duty.
By: US Dept. of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Admin.
Alaska Office of the Ombudsman Complaint Dept.
(Separate Website)
This site has an explanation of how the Ombudsman's Office works and contains links that enable you to understand the process. This site also provides a link to the complaint form.
By: State of Alaska
Consumer Information on Health Plans
(Separate Website)
Have questions about your employment related health plan or retirement benefits? Here you will find links to the regulations dealing with these topics and more.
By: U.S. Dept. of Labor
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