The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions. This fact sheet explains when eligible employees of covered employers may use FMLA leave for his or her own or a family member’s mental health condition.

2023年2月13日 · People requesting stress leave in the United States will need to meet certain conditions defined in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Stress leave allows people to securely take...

2024年4月19日 · Are you feeling stressed out at work? Your stress or mental health may qualify you for legally protected leave under the FMLA. See the details.

Assuming that you work for a covered employer and are eligible for FMLA leave, you may take leave for treatment visits and therapy sessions for the condition. Under the FMLA, you may use available leave when you are unable to work, including being unable to perform any one of the essential functions of your position, due to a serious health ...

2025年1月17日 · If you’re experiencing stress or other mental health challenges, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may allow you to take unpaid time away from work to address your mental health.

6 天之前 · Struggling with your mental health and need time off work? Learn how to use FMLA to protect your job and access the leave you need for treatment.

2025年2月3日 · There are several steps you need to take to go on leave for your mental health: Start by talking with a healthcare professional or therapist. Ask them if they think you should take time off. And ask them for help preparing to request leave from your employer.

2024年9月26日 · FMLA protects your job while you take leave for mental health treatment. If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression that’s impacting your ability to work, you’re certainly not the only one. Millions of Americans face mental health challenges—but the good news is, you might be eligible for time off to focus on getting better.

2022年8月12日 · To use your FMLA for a mental health leave, you’ll want to follow the proper procedures to minimize any threat of delays or not getting the time off when you need it.

2024年8月20日 · Under FMLA, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons, including serious health conditions that make …