07. What is the definition of a family member?

Eligible family members vary between FMLA and OFLA.  Refer to the chart below.

FMLA

OFLA

  Spouse

  SpouseDomestic Partner, Registered (same gender) 

  Son or Daughter
  • Under age 18
  • If 18 or older and incapable of self- care   due to mental or physical disability

  Child (No age distinction)

  Child of Domestic Partner (same gender) (No age distinction)

  Parent - Can be individual who stood in loco parentis

  Parent - Can be an individual who stood in loco parentis

  Parent of Domestic Partner (same gender)

  Parent in-law 

 

  Grandparent

  Grandchild