how many hours are in fmla
FMLA Eligibility FMLA Eligibility. Employees are considered to be eligible for FMLA leave if they have worked a minimum of 1,250 hours for a covered employer. Employees, to be deemed eligible for FMLA leave, must also work for at least one year at a site where at least 50 employees of the same employer are working within 75 miles.