Enacted in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act has emerged as one of the most difficult of employment laws for employers to administer. In addition most states have enacted similar or complimentary legislation. This indispensible guide discusses the FMLA's basics as well as the latest requirements which were implemented as the result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Specific topics covered include coverage, leave entitlements, employer and employee rights and obligations, recordkeeping and enforcement, the impact of other federal and state laws, an overview of specific state legislation and specific rule applicable to employees of schools.