Question

Choice is the largest employer in the Pacific Northwest. It is covered by numerous federal employment laws. As such, it is required by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide employees with up to:__________.
a. five weeks of unpaid family or medical leave during any twelve-month period.
b. ten weeks of unpaid family or medical leave during any twelve-month period.
c. twelve weeks of unpaid family or medical leave during any twelve-month period.
d. twenty-four weeks of unpaid family or medical leave during any twelve-month period.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) twelve weeks of unpaid family or medical leave during any twelve-month period.

Explanation:

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides employees with temporary medical leave when:

1. their child is born (or they adopt a child) and they must take care of him/her
2. if their spouse (husband or wife), child under 18, or parent has a serious health condition
3. when the employee himself/herself has a serious medical condition and cannot work