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Employee and Benefits News
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 12-Month Period Change

Department / Organization: Human Resources

Update to FMLA 12 Month Measurement Period:

Effective July 1, 2026, Mines will be transitioning from a fixed 12-month period of July to June, to a 12-month period measured forward from the first date an employee takes FMLA leave.

Additional details may be found at the link below.

We understand that you may have questions about this change. For detailed information, please refer to the FMLA policy available on the Human Resources website or contact Shawn Weaver, Benefits Analyst in the Human Resources Department at shawn.weaver@mines.edu for assistance.
Go to this website for more information: https://hr.mines.edu/employee-total-rewards/benefits/faculty-staff-benefits/time-away-aa/family-medical-leave/

For more information, send email to: benefits@mines.edu

Published in Digest Date: Friday, May 1, 2026