Earnings per share (EPS) is the portion of a companyâs profit that is allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the companyâs profitability.
Federal Maternity Leave Laws. The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides for 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for a qualified employee, working for an employer subject to the regulation. The worker can take leave for his or her own disability, or while caring for a sick family member.
Under the FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific purposes during any 12-month period without fear of losing their job. The law limits the 12-week job-protected leave to: Birth and care of the employee's child. Placement of a child for adoption or foster care with an employee.