Julie Will Be Adopting a Child in December and Needs

question 92

Essay

Julie will be adopting a child in December and needs to take 10 weeks off to complete the process and bond with the baby. Julie works full time and has worked for her current employer (which has over 75 employees at its one location) for four years.
Steven is having knee surgery next week and will be off for six weeks. He is full time and has worked for his employer, which has almost 30 employees, for 7 months.
Which of these individuals is eligible for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave? Why? Why not? Provide an explanation of the FMLA law within your answer.

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