The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:
1. **Unpaid time off to care for dependents:** This act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, adopted child, or a seriously ill family member, as well as the employee's own serious health condition.
This act does not provide for paid day care, sue for sexual harassment, or sue for gender discrimination. It primarily focuses on protecting employees' jobs and providing them with the ability to balance work and family responsibilities without the fear of losing their job.
