Reasons That Qualify For FMLA Leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles employees to take time off from work for a total of up to 12-weeks due to family or medical emergencies, but only for specified reasons. Not every reason qualifies for FMLA protection while on time off. Generally, the types of events that trigger FMLA protections include:
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Socialite. A socialite is someone who participates in social activities and spends a significant amount of time entertaining and being entertained at fashionable events attended by others of similar standing.
social worker. a person with advanced education in dealing with social, emotional, and environmental problems associated with an illness or disability. A medical social worker usually has completed a master's degree program that includes experience in counseling patients and their families in a hospital setting.