Flexible Leave Act

HR 7505, the Flexible Leave Act, amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make it easier for eligible workers to take leave in non-consecutive blocks or reduced schedules for medical or family needs. It removes the previous requirement for extra medical certification when taking intermittent leave, simplifying the process for employees. The bill directly affects workers covered by FMLA who need to take leave in chunks (e.g., for ongoing treatment or childcare) rather than all at once. Key provisions allow leave under FMLA to be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule without additional certification hurdles, aligning with existing FMLA protections for employers and employees. This change updates the 1993 FMLA without creating new leave entitlements.