The information on this site covers topics related to The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). The FMLA is a benefit that allows qualified employees to have 12 weeks of job-protected leave per fiscal year. This site is designed to give employees and management an opportunity to learn about the Act and is required reading for those who register to attend FMLA workshops sponsored by the ACC's Human Resources Department. FMLA workshops are listed in the Workshops & Events Registration Database.

Upon reading this information, you may choose to "test" your knowledge of FMLA. The test section will cover the basics of FMLA and will illustrate the highlights and important areas of the law. You may also view the Compliance Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act as provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's web site.

"FMLA 101" is intended to give you the freedom to learn the information presented in the order you choose. Please choose a topic you wish to view. We encourage you to take the test after you have reviewed the topics presented. To begin, please click a section from the left menu.