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.
The Department of Laborâs Twelve Month Period Formulas. Under the Family Medical Leave Act the employee has protected leave up to twelve weeks in a twelve month period. Assuming the employer is covered by FMLA and the employee met all of the other requirements for FMLA-protected leave.