Under FMLA, eligible employees may take up to how many weeks of leave?

• A. 6 weeks
• B. 9 weeks
• C. 12 weeks
• D. 16 weeks

Answer: (C)

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave in a 12-month period for qualifying family or medical reasons. This 12-week limit is the federal standard, covering events like the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or the employee’s own serious health condition. The leave is typically unpaid, though accrued paid leave can be used, and health benefits must be maintained during the absence. The other timeframes listed do not reflect the federal limit (they may appear in some state laws or policies, but not the base FMLA requirement).