FMLA eligibility requirements
A clean overview of the four big gates that usually decide whether FMLA coverage likely applies.
FMLA eligibility usually turns on four separate questions, not one. First, is the employer covered under the law? Second, has the employee worked for that employer long enough? Third, were there at least 1,250 actual hours worked in the prior 12 months? Fourth, does the leave reason fit a common qualifying category such as a serious health condition, qualifying family care, birth, adoption, foster placement, or a military-related need? LeaveCheck keeps those questions separate so someone can see the real blocker instead of getting a vague answer. That is especially useful when only one fact is missing, like payroll records or worksite details for a remote employee.