If both the husband and wife work for Maricopa County, and wish to take FMLA time for a qualifying absence, how much FMLA time can each take?

If both the husband and wife work for Maricopa County, and wish to take FMLA time for a qualifying absence, how much FMLA time can each take?

• A. 12 weeks
• B. 6 weeks
• C. 24 weeks
• D. 16 weeks

Answer: (A)

FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per eligible employee in a 12-month period for qualifying family or medical reasons. Because both spouses work for the same county, each person has their own 12-week entitlement, so each can take up to 12 weeks for a qualifying absence. There’s a special caveat: if they’re taking leave for the same event (like the birth or placement of a child or to care for a parent with a serious health condition) the combined total for that specific purpose cannot exceed 12 weeks in the 12-month period. In short, each person can take 12 weeks for their own qualifying reason.

FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per eligible employee in a 12-month period for qualifying family or medical reasons. Because both spouses work for the same county, each person has their own 12-week entitlement, so each can take up to 12 weeks for a qualifying absence. There’s a special caveat: if they’re taking leave for the same event (like the birth or placement of a child or to care for a parent with a serious health condition) the combined total for that specific purpose cannot exceed 12 weeks in the 12-month period. In short, each person can take 12 weeks for their own qualifying reason.