Which of these situations qualifies for FMLA leave?

FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, provides eligible employees with the right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Among those conditions, a serious health condition of an immediate family member is one of the central reasons that allow employees to qualify for FMLA leave.

This situation allows an employee to take leave to care for a spouse, parent, or child who has a serious health condition. The law recognizes that the employee may need to provide physical or psychological care or may simply need to be present for their family member during a time of significant health-related challenges.

In contrast, events such as a family wedding and an immediate family member's birthday do not fall under the serious health conditions outlined by FMLA, as they are not health-related issues. An employment transition typically involves changes in employment circumstances, such as starting a new job or a change in job roles, which also does not qualify for FMLA leave since it does not relate to the health or care of a family member. Thus, the correct answer clearly encompasses a situation that aligns with the specific conditions outlined by the FMLA.