The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that delivers mail. The USPS operates as an independent establishment, not as a branch of the military or the Department of Homeland Security.
The Postal Service offers employees benefits, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employees who are covered by the FMLA are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year.
The USPS offersFMLA coverage to all full-time employees who have worked for the USPS for at least one year.
To take FMLA leave, employees must first submit a request to their human resources department. Once the request is approved, the employee will receive an FMLA leave notification, which will include information about the leave process and how to submit the necessary paperwork.