825.201 - If leave is taken for the birth of a child, or for placement of a child for adoption or foster care, when must the leave be concluded?

Standard Number: 825.201
Standard Title: If leave is taken for the birth of a child, or for placement of a child for adoption or foster care, when must the leave be concluded?
SubPart Number: B
SubPart Title: What Leave Is an Employee Entitled To Take Under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

An employee's entitlement to leave for a birth or placement for adoption or foster care expires at the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the birth or placement, unless State law allows, or the employer permits leave to be taken for a longer period. Any such FMLA leave must be concluded within this one-year period.