Which leave policy provides employees 12 work weeks of job-protected leave for medical and family reasons?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 work weeks of job-protected leave during a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons. This includes situations such as the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, or dealing with one's own serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of their job.

This policy ensures that employees can take necessary time off without the fear of losing their job, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and family responsibilities.

The other options listed do not provide the same breadth of protection or are focused on specific, narrower leave situations. For example, Extended Disciplinary Leave typically refers to leave as a consequence of disciplinary actions rather than for health or family reasons. Military Caregiver Leave is a provision under FMLA specifically for those caring for a service member with a serious injury or illness, but it is not as broadly applicable as FMLA itself. Probationary Responder Leave pertains to specific policies related to the probationary period of first responders and lacks the protections and scope of the FMLA.