"Andy, Sarah just announced that she is expecting. Frankly, she is a lower quartile performer anyway, so I'll keep her through the birth of her baby and her medical insurance can help her out with those costs, but I'll immediately terminate her employment afterward so that we don't have to pay for the weeks of time off that will follow." Andy said, "Whoa! Katherine, slow down. Stop! Obviously, I have failed to adequately train you for your job as it relates to these kinds of issues. She is entitled to time off from work following the birth of her child. What you are proposing would be a gross violation of the ________ Act.

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for the birth of a child, adoption, foster care placement, or to care for a seriously ill family member. It also requires that their job be protected during this leave period, preventing employers from terminating employees for taking leave. The proposed action by Katherine would be a violation of the FMLA.

"Andy, Sarah Just Announced That She Is Expecting