How much leave is an eligible employee entitled to under FMLA? How much leave is an eligible employee entitled to under FMLA? The employee is entitled to 12 weeks of leave during a 12-month period. The maximum combined leave time is 26 weeks if care is for a wounded military veteran. The employee is entitled to 16 weeks of leave during a 12-month period regardless of who the care is for. The employee is entitled to 16 weeks of leave during a 12-month period. The maximum combined leave time is 32 weeks if care is for a wounded military veteran. The employee is entitled to 26 weeks of leave during a 12-month period