FAMILY LEAVE Definition & Meaning

Family Leave Definition

Family leave is typically an unpaid leave of absence granted to an employee to manage family-related matters, such as caring for a seriously ill family member or attending to other urgent family concerns.


"Family leave is a usually unpaid leave of absence for an employee to attend to family concerns (such as a serious illness or the care of an...)"


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Family leave offers essential time off from work for employees to address critical family needs, usually without pay, supporting family well-being during tough times.

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Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster — 2025-11-25

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