<ul><li>The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter stating that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may cover time off for employees to participate in clinical trials.</li><li>An organization working on finding a cure for a disease requested clarity on FMLA coverage for clinical trial participation, citing concerns about patient participation due to taking time off work.</li><li>In response, the DOL clarified that employees can take FMLA leave for the treatment of their own serious health condition, including if it involves participating in a clinical trial.</li><li>The coverage extends to treatments involving prescription medication, therapy, or interventions used in clinical trials, regardless of the trial's experimental nature or use of placebos.</li></ul>

FMLA covers time off for clinical trials, DOL says

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