Number: RL30893 Title: Explanation of and Experience Under the Family and Medical Leave Act Authors: Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: This report begins by summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and its regulations. It then examines what the experience of employees and employers has been with the Act. The report next discusses the issues currently of interest to the public policy community in connection with the law and its regulations. It closes with a review of bills introduced to date that would amend P.L. 103-3. Pages: 17 Date: February 7, 2003