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FMLA Eligibility Checker

Enter months employed, hours worked, and employer size to check the three baseline federal FMLA eligibility criteria.

Likely eligible for federal FMLA leave

Based on the three baseline federal FMLA eligibility criteria (29 U.S.C. § 2611) — this doesn't cover state family leave laws (many of which have broader eligibility), employer-specific policies, or the many qualifying-reason details. This is not legal advice — check with your HR department or an employment attorney for your specific situation.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter months employed.
  2. 2Enter hours worked in the past 12 months.
  3. 3Check the employer-size box if it applies.
  4. 4See the eligibility result.

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover state family leave laws too?+

No — this only checks the three baseline federal FMLA criteria. Many states have their own paid or unpaid family leave programs with different, often broader, eligibility rules.

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