Federal Workers With Deployed Military Spouses Will Get Sweeter Benefits

Starting October 30, they'll be able to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, which will make it easier for them to take care of pressing family business. In amending policy under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Office of Personnel Management listed several reasons why a spouse might need extra time, including arranging child care or going to school meetings, preparing a will or making funeral arrangements