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Hey, I was just wondering is there FMLA protection or anything like that for HFA?

What is FMLA?

I'm sorry, I forget that there are people from other countries here sometimes.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

I'm just wondering if there are any forms of government assistance or protection, not that I need it, just because if something enters my mind I can't let it go until I have an answer.

Specifically, or in general? FMLA means you can take off for 6 weeks to care for a family member without losing your job. Maybe you mean the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Nope, but that kind of thing.

The FMLA mandates unpaid, job-protected leave for up to 12 weeks a year:
to care for a new child, whether for the birth of a son or daughter, or for the adoption or placement of a child in foster care;
to care for a seriously ill family member (spouse, son, daughter, or parent);
to recover from a worker’s own serious illness;
to care for an injured service member in the family; or
to address qualifying exigencies arising out of a family member’s deployment.

The FMLA further requires employers to provide for eligible workers:
The same group health insurance benefits, including employer contributions to premiums, that would exist if the employee were not on leave.
Restoration to the same position upon return to work. If the same position is unavailable, the employer must provide the worker with a position that is substantially equal in pay, benefits, and responsibility.
Protection of employee benefits while on leave. An employee is entitled to reinstatement of all benefits to which the employee was entitled before going on leave.
Protection of the employee to not have their rights under the Act interfered with or denied by an employer.
Protection of the employee from retaliation by an employer for exercising rights under the Act.