Certain military service now meets the definition of service under the Family and Medical Leave Act and will count toward satisfaction of the 12-month probationary period.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2023/12/as-plans-for-a-new-fbi-hq-chug-along-the-old-building-falls-apart/

Cilus took medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act following her surgery.

Source: https://nyunews.com/news/2023/03/01/langone-sued-for-disability-discrimination/

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires public-sector employers and large companies to provide certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2577066/editorial-paid-leave-bill-would-crush-new-mexicos-small-businesses.html

They may have to go begging with an empty hand — unless you’re under the Family and Medical Leave Act, but those are for larger employers.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/the-civil-beat-editorial-board-interview-care-advocates-deborah-zysman-and-ai-jen-poo/