This book is a comprehensive, yet practical, reference for information and guidance to comply with the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It provides school administrators with the latest information to ensure that school policies and practices are up-to-date and it helps to manage leave and avoid costly legal violations. This guide includes school-centered examples and best practice recommendations. It will be of interest to all public and private school administrators. After an introduction, this book is divided into the following chapters: (1) Schools as FMLA-Covered Employers; (2) Employee Eligibility; (3) Covered Family Members; (4) Covered Conditions; (5) Notice Requirements; (6) Documentation Requirements; (7) Leave Amount and Scheduling; (8) Paid Leave Substitution; (9) Maintenance of Employment Benefits; (10) Return to Work from Family and Medical Leave; (11) Record-Keeping Requirements; (12) Coordination of the FMLA with Other Employee Rights and Benefits; and (13) Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Remedies. The following are appended: (1) FMLA Poster; (2) FMLA-USERRA Memos; (3) DOL FMLA Fact Sheets; (4) DOL WH-381: Employer Response to Employee Request for FMLA; and (5) DOL WH-380: Medical Certification Form.