Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Any employee (including part-time and temporary) of Savannah State University, who has:

• been employed by Savannah State University for at least twelve months total (not necessarily the last twelve months), and
• worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave

…is eligible to be granted family leave for conditions authorized by the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The Act provides that employees may be granted up to twelve work weeks of job-protected leave during a 12-month period.