Leaves of Absence
Shelby County offers different types of leave if you need extended time away from work.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
If you or a family member has a medical condition that requires you to be away from work (for example, illness, injury, pregnancy, or surgery), you may qualify for FMLA, administered by MetLife.
You are eligible for FMLA if you:
- Have been employed for at least 12 months by the start of leave
- Have worked for at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12-month period
Paid Parental Leave
If you’ve been employed at Shelby County for at least 12 months, you are eligible for up to six weeks of paid parental leave per birth or adoption of a child/children.
Each week of paid parental leave is compensated at 100% of your regular weekly pay and will be paid on regularly scheduled pay dates, minus all applicable deductions and taxes.
Note: If you give birth to or adopt multiple children simultaneously (for example, have twins or adopt siblings at the same time), the amount of leave you receive will not increase because of this.