Why HR teams use this instead of the spreadsheet
The rolling 12-month window moves every day, so a spreadsheet is stale the morning after you save it. This tracker recomputes every employee's window live, flags anyone under 2 weeks, and shows the exact dates hours free up — the number one thing Excel trackers can't do.
FAQ
Where is the data stored?
In your browser only (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded — that's the point. Use Backup (.json) to move between computers; the file restores everything.
What does Pro cost?
$12/month per HR user, unlimited employees. The free plan covers 3 employees forever.
Can I export for an audit?
Yes — Balances CSV gives used/remaining per employee as of today, and Print produces a clean report.
Rolling vs calendar year?
Set per employee — both methods are supported, matching whichever your policy declares.
FMLA tracker for small business — FAQ
Do I need software instead of a spreadsheet?
Not always — a single employee is easy to track in Excel. But once you're managing several employees, a spreadsheet's rolling-window formulas break easily and nobody gets alerted before a balance runs low. That's the gap this tracker fills.
How does your pricing compare to other FMLA tracking software?
Most FMLA tracking software vendors only quote enterprise pricing after a sales call. This tracker is transparent about it: $12 a month, unlimited employees, listed right on the page — no quote request needed.
Does it alert me before certifications or deadlines are missed?
Every employee card flags LOW or EXHAUSTED status automatically as their rolling balance shrinks, so you see who's approaching a deadline before it becomes a problem, not after.
Do I have to recalculate the rolling window myself?
No — every balance recomputes automatically against today's date each time you open the tracker. There's no formula to maintain and no risk of a stale spreadsheet quietly going wrong.
Is the free plan actually usable, or just a trial?
It's a genuinely free tier, not a time-limited trial — support for up to three employees with full rolling-balance tracking, no expiration date. Most FMLA tracking software skips a free plan entirely.
At what point does a business outgrow the spreadsheet?
Usually once there's more than one or two employees on leave at a time, or HR needs alerts and audit-ready exports instead of manually reopening a workbook. That's exactly the point where this tracker takes over.