A Historical and Policy Analysis of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-3)

Author

James C. Towns, Augsburg College

Date of Award

6-19-2003

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Lois Bosch, Ph.D.

Second Advisor

Sharon Patten, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Kathleen Gorman, LICSW

Abstract

This historical and policy analysis as a qualitative method of research will examine the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-3), which was passed by Congress and signed into law. This law requires that private employers with 50 or more employees provide for its eligible employees the benefit of unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks. This research and its findings will attempt to provide the social work profession with an understanding of the historical process of this law and those it was intended to benefit.

Identifier

SC 11.MSW.2003.Towns.JC

Recommended Citation

Towns, James C., "A Historical and Policy Analysis of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-3)" (2003). Theses and Graduate Projects. 344.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/344