44.022(1)An employer shall, upon the request of an employee, grant the employee leaves of absence without pay of up to three days during a twelve calendar month period to meet responsibilities related to the health, care or education of a person in a close family relationship with the employee.

44.022(2)An employee intending to take a leave of absence under this section shall advise the employer of the employee’s intention to take the leave, the anticipated commencement date of the leave and, subject to subsection (1), the anticipated duration of the leave.