Employee Eligibility

How many hours of service has the employee worked for this employer during the 12 months prior to the start of the leave?

• Fewer than 1,250 hours of service
• 1,250 hours of service or more

Notes:

The hours of service are counted for the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave and generally must be actual hours worked by the employee. Hours the employee is on leave (paid or unpaid) do not count toward hours of service.

Special rules may apply to employees returning from service covered by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

If you need more information in determining the hours of service requirement, see Employee Eligibility.