Although not directly related to the family caregiving focus of this site, new parent leave is a fair indicator that an employer may be open to other types of family medical leave.

This is a catch-all term for a variety of flexibility benefits. It could refer to remote work or work-from-home (WFH,) shortened workdays, shortened work weeks or customized work scheduling. All of these help caregivers who may need to make adjustments due to caregiving responsibilities. Of 586 family caregivers surveyed in 2023, “flexibility” was the number…

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…

This benefit refers to paid time off for specific family caregiving duties. It can also refer to time off for the employees own medical reasons. 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…

Many companies offer paid time off for any reason. Caregivers can access PTO with no questions asked.