Responsibility Handling FMLA Intermittent-Leave Requests.

The article discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 which is to prevent and remedy discrimination against employees who must miss work due to their serious health condition, birth of child, or care for a family member who has a serious health problem in the U.S. Amendment of the FMLA provides employees of up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a period of one year, a guarantee to return to their position and employers must maintain the employees' group health coverage.