FMLA/Parental Leave

Overview

Texas A&M University employees (faculty, budgeted, student, wage) on maternity or paternity leave are, if eligible, entitled to job protection under the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA is unpaid and requires two entries in Workday. Employees who have not worked for the state of Texas for at least 12 months or who have worked fewer than 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the needed leave qualify for maternal/paternal leave under the state's Parental Leave Act (PLA).

Use this service request to ask questions about:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Understand the provisions and protections under FMLA.
Parental Leave Act: Learn about the state's Parental Leave Act for those not eligible for FMLA.
FMLA Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Determine if you meet the criteria for FMLA leave.
Recertification Procedures for FMLA: Learn about the annual recertification process for your FMLA leave.
Serious Health Conditions Defined: Identify what qualifies as a serious health condition under FMLA.
Military Family Leave FMLA Exigency and Caregiver Leave: Learn about FMLA leave for military family exigencies and caregiving.
FMLA Procedures and Instructions: Follow the correct procedures for applying for FMLA leave.
FMLA Packet of Information: Access a comprehensive packet of FMLA information and forms.
Eligibility for paid Leave with Parental Leave: Understand how paid leave can be used in conjunction with parental leave.
Parental Leave Packet: Obtain the necessary forms and information for parental leave.

Eligibility

Employees who have not worked for the state of Texas for at least 12 months or who have worked fewer than 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the needed leave qualify for maternal/paternal leave under the state's Parental Leave Act (PLA). Maternal/paternal leave under the FMLA and PLA includes the natural birth of a child and the placement of a child for adoption or state-certified foster care.

Resources

Early Return to Work Program	Employee's Guide to Military Family Leave	31.03.05: Family and Medical Leave
Family and Medical Leave Administration Manual	Maternity Leave and the Parental Leave Act	Need Time? The Employee's Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act
31.06.01: Sick Leave Pool	661.913: State Parental Leave Act	TrainTraq Course #2113159: FMLA and Parental Leave Information and Guidance for Supervisors
	Workers' Compensation

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