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.
Employees are able to take parental leave if they: 1  have worked for their employer for at least 12 months: before the date or expected date of birth if the employee is pregnant. before the date of the adoption, or. 2  have or will have responsibility for the care of a child.