While Lincoln issued the proclamation, credit for making Thanksgiving a national holiday should go to Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book, a popular magazine for women in 19th century America.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Overview The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) provides covered employees with an entitlement to a total of up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave (LWOP) during any 12 month period for certain family and medical needs.
There are three different kinds of FMLA leave: 1  Continuous FMLA leave: An employee is absent for more than three consecutive business days and has been treated by a doctor. 2  Intermittent FMLA leave: An employee is taking time off in separate blocks due to a serious health condition that qualifies for FMLA.