Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certification Practice Test

What type of leave does FMLA entitle eligible employees to take?

1. Unpaid medical leave

2. Paid vacation leave

3. Compensated sick leave

4. Dismissal pay

The correct answer is: Unpaid medical leave

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with the right to take unpaid medical leave for specific family and medical reasons. This can include situations such as the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, and an employee’s own serious health condition that makes them unable to perform their job. It is important to note that while FMLA allows for job protection and continuation of health insurance during this time, the leave itself is typically unpaid. This is pivotal for understanding employee rights under FMLA and helps in managing workplace policies concerning employee leave. In contrast, the other options represent types of leave that are not covered by FMLA. Paid vacation leave is generally provided as a benefit by the employer but is not guaranteed under FMLA. Compensated sick leave may also be offered by employers but falls outside the specific provisions of the FMLA. Dismissal pay is related to severance or termination pay and does not pertain to leave under FMLA guidelines. Therefore, the entitlement to unpaid medical leave under FMLA is the correct context for this question.