(a) The purpose of this article is to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the National Defense Authorization
Act for FY2008, balance the demands of the workplace with employees' medical and family needs and accomplish these purposes
in a manner that accommodates the interests of the county.
(b) This article outlines the responsibilities of manager/supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with The Family and Medical
Leave Act whose purpose is to provide specific job protections for covered employees on leave.
(c) The county requires all managers/supervisors and employees to follow these outlined policies and procedures. Failure to comply
with these guidelines may result in serious consequences for the county, and when appropriate, elected officials/department
heads may take disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
