Jason has recently learned that his mother is suffering from cancer. He is worried that he will have to take several months off from his job to help her with her treatments, and wants to know if he is going to be fired. "Don't worry," his wife tells him. "The ____ allows you take some time off without pay and gives you the right to return to your job later."

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Jason has recently learned that his mother is suffering from cancer. He is worried that he will have to take several months off from his job to help her with her treatments, and wants to know if he is going to be fired. "Don't worry," his wife tells him. "The ____ allows you take some time off without pay and gives you the right to return to your job later."​

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for family or medical reasons, including caring for a seriously ill parent. It also guarantees the right to return to the same or equivalent position after the leave. This would be the applicable law for Jason's situation. B, C, and D are not relevant in this scenario.

Jason Has Recently Learned That His Mother Is Suffering from Cancer