Asked by Alejandra Navarro Borda on May 01, 2024

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What number of employees must a company have before they are required to provide family and medical leave and,in some states,sick leave?

A) any size company
B) a company with over 10 employees
C) a company with 15 employees or more
D) a company with over 50 employees

Family and Medical Leave

Legislation that allows employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage.

Sick Leave

Paid or unpaid time off work given to an employee due to illness to ensure recovery without the stress of losing income.

Employees

Individuals who are hired by a business or organization to perform tasks in exchange for compensation.

  • Understand the employment law considerations relevant to business size and structure.
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Jason PatronikMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States, a company is required to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons when the company has 50 or more employees.