Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act ordinance (§ 19-133)

(a) The city will follow all applicable provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (b)

Domestic partners shall be treated the same as spouses in determining qualifying events under the FMLA.

(c) Any permanent employee eligible and approved for family and medical leave under the FMLA shall be granted up to six (6) weeks of paid leave in a twelve (12) month period. Such leave shall be known as Paid Family Medical Leave and shall be administered as set forth in the city manager's administrative rules issued under section 19-27 of this chapter.