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FMLA Administration Manual

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The Family and Medial Leave Act (FMLA) is a benefit that allows qualified employees to take up to twelve weeks of leave per fiscal year for his or her own personal illness, for the birth or adoption of a child, or to care for a family member. Employees may also take FMLA leave to take care of personal and family matters in the event a spouse or another eligible family member is called to active duty in the Armed Forces.

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Requirements

Employees must qualify for leave under the FMLA before such leave can be granted; two criteria must be met:

  1. Must have a total of at least 12 months of state service (employment periods preceding a break in service of more than seven [7] years are not required to be counted); and
  2. Must have physically worked 1,250 hours with the state within the 12 months prior to the need for FMLA leave.


Note: Student employees, wage employees, and faculty are eligible for FMLA leave if the above requirements are met.

This manual is designed to provide departmental liaisons and supervisors with practical guidance on issues and procedures pertaining to FMLA benefits at the Texas A&M Health Science Center. The guidance and information provided in this manual is not intended to serve as official Texas A&M HSC policy, but is intended to assist in the application of FMLA leave where appropriate. All applicable laws and policies will apply to matters of FMLA administration and other topics discussed in this manual.

Administrators who have complex FMLA issues are encouraged to contact Payroll and HR Services to ensure a thorough review of any concerns that may arise in their respective areas.

Additional Information

Responsibilities of FMLA Administrators / Liaisons, Supervisors / Managers, and Employees
FMLA Packet
Military Family Leave
Designation of FMLA Leave and the 15-Day Deadline
FMLA Certification

For questions, contact Payroll and HR Services
979-436-9209
Fax:979-436-0073
benefits@tamhsc.edu