An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.
The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.

The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.
The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.

The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays
The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays

The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with the right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including the birth and care of a newborn child. The other circumstances listed do not fall under the FMLA provisions.