With the continuing demands on the military Reserve and National Guard, a
growing number of states have been passing Family Military Leave Acts
giving soldiers’ family members limited unpaid leave entitlements. In
general, the acts allow the family members of active duty soldiers to take
unpaid leave during periods leading up to or immediately following their
family member’s deployment and also during periods of leave while still on
active duty. The new statutes vary, but employers should be cognizant of
these new laws and prepared to adjust their leave procedures to comply.
