leave slip · U.S. Department of Labor · 2026-10-04
Check the Three FMLA Eligibility Tests
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The three tests are met. The leave length on this entry is 12 workweeks.
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Covered employer, 12 months, 1,250 hours, and 50 employees within 75 miles are all met.
If the reason qualifies, the federal length is 12 workweeks. The leave is unpaid unless the employer pays it.
- Months: 12 (need 12).
- Hours: 1250 (need 1,250).
- Employees within 75 miles: 50 (need 50).
- Leave length if eligible and the reason qualifies: 12 workweeks.
What would change this
Months, hours, the worksite count, employer coverage, or military caregiver leave changes the result.
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Re-count the hours in the 12 months before the leave would start.
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- Source: U.S. Department of Labor FMLA page, checked 2026-10-04.
- The 50-employee worksite test is listed for employees, including people who work for a public agency or a school.
- Military caregiver leave is up to 26 workweeks in a single 12-month period. Other listed reasons use 12 workweeks.
Data as of 2026-10-04. Source: U.S. Department of Labor — Family and Medical Leave Act.
What this does not cover
- The tool does not decide whether the health condition qualifies.
- It does not calculate intermittent leave hours.
- USERRA may give credit for military service time. This tool does not add that credit.
This tool gives general information. It is not legal advice. Laws differ by state and change. Check the result with a licensed attorney or a legal aid office before you act.
Re-count the hours in the 12 months before the leave would start.