Of course, the FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave to qualifying American workers. This benefit refers to any extension an employer might offer, beyond the 12 weeks.
Unpaid family leave means they hold your job for you if you take significant time off for family caregiving duties.
Of 586 family caregivers surveyed, paid leave was the number two desired workplace benefit. About 40% would take unpaid leave if that is all that is offered, but 55% said they could not afford leave if it was not paid.
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