Family leave benefits may be provided for any leave taken by an employee from work to:
(1) participate in providing care, including physical or psychological care, for a family member of the employee made necessary by a serious health condition of the family member;(2) bond with the employee's child during the first twelve months after the child's birth, or the first twelve months after the placement of the child for adoption or foster care with the employee;(3) address a qualifying exigency as interpreted under the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 2612(a)(1)(e) and 29 C.F.R. Section 825.126(a)(1)-(8), arising out of the fact that the spouse, child, or parent of the employee is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty, in the Armed Forces of the United States;(4) care for a family service member injured in the line of duty; or(5) take other leave to provide care for a family member or other family leave as specified in the policy of insurance.Added by 2024 S.C. Acts, Act No. 206 (HB 4832),s 2, eff. 5/21/2024.