Also known as FMLA, this federal law required employees to provide 12 weeks to an employee of unpaid leave each year for the birth or adoption of a child, as well as for the health needs of the family or illnesses. The employee must be allowed to return to the same position or substantially similar position that the employee was in prior to the leave. FMLA only applies to … [Read more...] about FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
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FANEGA
Spanish law. A measure of land, which is not the same in every province. In Spanish America, the fanega consisted of six thousand and four hundred square varas or yards. 2 White's Coll. 138. … [Read more...] about FANEGA
FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS
This term has been used to signify an agreement made between a father and his son, or children; or between brothers, to dispose of property in a different manner to that, which would otherwise take place. 2. In these cases frequently the mere relation, of the parties will give effect to bargains otherwise without adequate consideration. … [Read more...] about FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS
FANNIE MAE
The US Federal National Mortgage Association. … [Read more...] about FANNIE MAE
FAMILY BIBLE
A Bible containing an account of the births, marriages, and deaths of the members of a family. 2 An entry, by the father, made in a Bible, stating that Peter, his eldest son, was born in. lawful wedlock of Maria, his wife, at a time specified, is evidence to prove the legitimacy of Peter. 4 Campb. 401. But the entry, in order to be evidence, must be an original entry, and, when … [Read more...] about FAMILY BIBLE
