How many weeks of unpaid leave are Cintas partners entitled to under FMLA?

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons. These reasons can include the birth or adoption of a child, to care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition, or for the employee's own serious health condition that prevents them from performing their job.

The FMLA is designed to provide job protection and health benefits to employees during their leave, ensuring that the employee can return to their position or an equivalent position upon their return. Thus, the provision of 12 weeks of unpaid leave under FMLA ensures that employees have adequate time to manage personal or family medical issues without the concern of losing their job.

Other durations mentioned in the options, such as 8 weeks, 16 weeks, or 26 weeks, do not align with the regulations set forth by the FMLA, making them incorrect choices in this context.