LibGuides: Employee Benefits Research: FMLA

Introduction

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal statute entitling employees of certain employers to leave for various family and medical situations. The following sources address the FMLA and issues related to employee leave. Sources located under the General Resources and Health Care tabs will provide broader overviews of medical benefits and may also include information on the FMLA.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Arnold & Porter Legislative History: Family and Medical Leave Act (Westlaw)
Comprehensive legislative history of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Pub. L. No. 103-3, compiled by Arnold & Porter, including the text of bills, committee reports, transcripts of hearings, and other documents.
Covington & Burling: U.S. Federal Legislative History: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (HeinOnline)
HeinOnline's rich collection includes comprehensive federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers.
Corporate Counsel's Guide to the Family & Medical Leave Act (Westlaw)
This guide provides case summaries, checklists, and recent articles to help employers address issues pertaining to employee leaves of absence. Also available in the UIC Law Library (KF3531.C67 2006 -10th Floor).
Family and Medical Leave Act (Lexis)
This resource on the FMLA provides a comprehensive overview of employee rights and employer responsibilities regarding unpaid, job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons.
The Family and Medical Leave Act
This resource covers all aspects of the FMLA, including interaction with disability and workers’ compensation law. Extensive cross-references are provided within the treatise where similar or related issues are discussed. Appendices include the statute and DOL Final Regulations. Available at the UIC Law Library (KF3531.A319 F36 2017 - 10th Floor).
Family and Medical Leave in a Nutshell
This nutshell provides a concise overview of FMLA, detailing its provisions, eligibility requirements, and practical implications for employees and employers navigating family and medical leave issues. Available at the UIC Law Library (KF3531.Z9 D43 2000 - 6th Floor (Reserve)).
Federal and State Guide to Employee Medical Leave, Benefits and Disabilities Laws (Westlaw)
This comprehensive resource provides model policy guidance, practical forms, and appendixes that include all relevant laws, federal regulations, and guidance from federal agencies responsible for enforcing medical benefits, medical leave, and disabilities laws.