Helen M. Applewhaite

Helen M. Applewhaite is the policy director for the Division of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), an enforcement agency in the United States Department of Labor.

mother working with baby on lap - fmla for ppd

Yes, you can use FMLA for PPD and other postpartum mental health conditions

An expert from the Department of Labor answers all your FAQs.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

Postpartum

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