The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles employees to take time off from work for a total of up to 12-weeks due to family or medical emergencies, but only for specified reasons. Not every reason qualifies for FMLA protection while on time off.
Cleats work effectivelyâA cleat is. simply a flat, straight piece of relatively. narrow wood that is attached, typically. with screws, to the underside of an oth-. erwise unsupported tabletop. It is found. most often on drop leaves, extension-table. leaves, and pedestal tables.
Noun. (plural cleats). 1  A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. 2  A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components. ( 3 nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.