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The purpose of this wiki is to be informational by demystifying the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the working American adult woman who is pregnant and unsure whether their condition may become difficult. The scope of this project is to cover those who are primarily female, even though spouses may want to learn about the information too. Specifically, the project is for those who are Americans who are 18 years or older, English and live in the United States.
 * The Family Medical Leave Act **

The goal of this wiki is to inform American adult women, who are pregnant and unsure whether their pregnancy condition may become difficult, about the benefit of using FMLA through their employer. Another goal was to include expecting American adult women regarding adoption and foster parenting. The specific goal of the assessment quiz is to test their knowledge so they are prepared when working with their employer on obtaining time off through the FMLA. There is also a calendar widget embedded into this wiki for women to refer to regarding any pregnancy planning, such as regular check-ups with her doctor. This application can also help their spouses learn about FMLA and how perhaps they can help their significant other apply for FMLA.

Sources used for this wiki: Anonymous. [] (accessed October 6, 2009). Mayo Clinic staff. “Working During Pregnancy: Do’s and Don’ts.” MayoClinic.com. [] (accessed October 11, 2009). United States Department of Labor. “Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)” [] (accessed October 6, 2009). United States Department of Labor. “Your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.” U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, 1996. [|www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf]. (accessed October 13, 2009). Wisensale, Steven K. “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Family Medical Leave Act as a Retrenchment Policy.” //Review of Policy Research//.** 20, no. 1, (2003): Pages 135 -152. **

