Military Caregiver Leave

Military Caregiver Leave is a provision under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that allows eligible employees to take up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty on active duty.

Example #1

An employee using Military Caregiver Leave to take care of their spouse who is a covered service member recovering from a serious injury sustained while on active military duty.

Example #2

An employee taking time off work to care for their parent who is a covered service member undergoing treatment for a serious illness related to their military service.

Misuse

Misuse of Military Caregiver Leave could involve falsely claiming that a family member is a covered service member with a serious injury or illness related to their military service. This is important to prevent because it not only misuses the intended purpose of the leave but also potentially deprives genuinely eligible employees from utilizing this essential benefit.

Benefits

One of the benefits of Military Caregiver Leave is that it allows employees to support their family members who have sacrificed for their country by providing crucial care and assistance during recovery from serious injuries or illnesses related to their military service.

Conclusion

Military Caregiver Leave provides crucial support to employees needing time off to care for covered service members and aligns with CAP's mission of advocating for fair and supportive workplace policies that benefit employees and their families.

Related Terms

Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Employee Benefits