Alabama § 27-19-153 - Family Leave Benefit Reasons.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-19-153 — Family Leave Benefit Reasons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-19-153. Family Leave Benefit Reasons.
Family leave benefits may be provided for any leave taken by an employee from work to do any of the following:
(1) Participate in providing care, including physical or psychological care, for a family member of the employee made necessary by a serious health condition of the family member.
(2) Bond with the employee’s child during the first twelve months after the child’s birth, or the first 12 months after the placement of the child for adoption or foster care with the employee.
(3) Address a qualifying exigency as interpreted under the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1)(E) and 29 C.F.R. § 825.126(b)(1)-(9), arising out of the fact that the spouse, child, or parent of the employee is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty, in the Armed Forces of the United States.
(4) Care for a family service member injured in the line of duty.
(5) Take other leave to provide care for a family member or other family leave as specified in the insurance policy.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 27-19-153 cover?
Section 27-19-153 ("Family Leave Benefit Reasons.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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