Read the following passage from the Family and Medical Leave Act, then answer the question that follows.
"The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave...
FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. These employers must provide eligible employee with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for any of the following resaons:
- for the birth and care of the newborn child of an employee;
- for placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care;
- to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or
- to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition."
Which statement describes how the FMLA provides for equal employment opportunity?
Group of answer choices:
1. Employees need to return from paid leave during busy times.
2. Employees must allow parents time-off for childbirth.
3. Employees of public schools are not provided benefits.
4. Employees may take time off to care for sick parents.