Passed in 1993, the Family And Medical Leave Act is the nations only comprehensive law dealing with the rights of employees to take leave when faced with serious medical conditions they either suffer themselves or which occur in their immediate families, or in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child. Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act is designed to cut through the fog around the FMLA. Written in a straightforward, readable style, Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act is extensively annotated with supporting references and court decisions. Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act not only describes the requirements of the law in a logical fashion but also provides a variety of case studies illustrating the real-life application of the law.