When both a husband and wife are employed by Maricopa County, how much FMLA are they allowed to take for the birth or placement of a child?

For the birth or placement of a child, when both a husband and wife are employed by the same employer, such as Maricopa County, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations provide that they are entitled to a combined total of up to 12 weeks of leave. However, each individual is entitled to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave, meaning that they can each take their full 12 weeks without affecting each other's entitlement.

Option indicating that they can each take 12 weeks reflects the fact that the FMLA does allow both parents to be eligible for their own separate leave for their own serious health needs or the care of a newborn, as long as the leave does not overlap. This provides them with the opportunity to support each other while also maximizing their time to care for their new child.

In contrast, the other options suggest limitations that do not accurately reflect the provisions set forth under the FMLA concerning multiple employees in the same family working for the same employer.