What's FMLA? FMLA Explained + What You Need to Know About FMLA Today we're answering, "What's FMLA?" FMLA stands for the Family and Medical Leave Act—a law that provides with 12 weeks of unpaid leave each calendar year—without the threat of job loss. FMLA covers things like pregnancy, the birth or adoption of a child, or care of an injured service member. We're walking you through the basics of FMLA in this episode of What's What. Welcome to What's What—a video series breaking down career-related terms so that they make sense. The next time someone asks you, "What's that?" You'll know exactly what to say. If you're ready to learn more about what FMLA is, read our article— READ: What is FMLA? Everything an Employee Needs to Know http://bit.ly/FMLA101 READ advice, interviews, and find FREE downloadable resources on our site: http://bit.ly/ccYT And for our WEEKLY newsletter, subscribe below: http://bit.ly/CCEmailClub Join the BEST Club & Follow Us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/contessainsta Music by: Ethan Edenburg & http://bensound.com/