Chapter 398 — Chapter 398

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS §398-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Child" means an individual who is a biological, adopted, or foster son or daughter; a stepchild; or a legal ward of an employee. "Department" means the departme…

§398-3 Family leave requirement. (a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year: (b) During each calendar year, the leave may be taken intermittently. (c) Leave shall not be cumulative. (d) If unpaid leave under this chapter co…

§398-4 Unpaid leave permitted; relationship to paid leave; sick leave. (a) Pursuant to section 398-3, an employee shall be entitled to four weeks of family leave. The family leave shall consist of unpaid leave, paid leave, or a combination of paid and unpaid leave. If an employer…

§398-5 Notice. In any case in which the necessity for family leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child or providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent is foreseeable, the employee shall provide the employer with prior notice of the expect…

§398-6 Certification. (a) An employer may require that a claim for family leave be supported by written certification. (b) For the birth of a child, certification shall be issued by a health care provider or the family court. For the placement of a child for adoption with the emp…