| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 5, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 5, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/05/today-in-history-family-and-medical-leave-act-signed/ |
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Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2026. There are 329 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Feb. 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act,
granting workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
Also on this date:
In 1917, the U.S. Co...