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Learn MoreThis FAQ breaks down FMLA intermittent leave rules, including eligibility, scheduling, hour calculations, and when employers can push back on abuse. Managing compliance issues under the Family and Medical Leave Act can be challenging, especially when dealing with FMLA intermittent…
As an HR professional, you know that when employees request FMLA leave, those conversations need to be handled carefully. You have to stick to the facts about what the workers need and why. The problem is, some managers may not…
Even many veteran HR pros will admit that they are occasionally stumped by the intricacies of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Case in point: the “key employee” exception. Understanding when to employ this rarely used exception can help…
If your company requires employees to work mandatory overtime, it’s important to factor those extra hours into your calculations when determining employees’ FMLA entitlement. Failing to do so can be an expensive mistake, as an Eighth Circuit decision shows. That's…
Let's face it: The Family and Medical Leave Act can be daunting for the most seasoned HR pros. So it's not surprising that managers occasionally get tripped up when the FMLA comes into play. Experts say violations often occur when…
When an employee goes on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it can pay to double-check that your recordkeeping processes are up to snuff, in case your administration processes are ever called into question. Employment law attorneys…
As you well know, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a constant challenge for HR, requiring you to balance compliance obligations with the needs of both the company and employees who take leave. One of the most common…
Pop quiz: Do you know what to do with incomplete or unclear Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) certifications? Most HR pros agree that FMLA certifications are one of the biggest challenges of the job. Here’s a quick refresher on…
When it comes to laws that require HR pros to put on their thinking caps and really think things through, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act is near the top of the list. From eligibility issues to how to…
The basic premise of the FMLA is pretty straightforward: Eligible employees are entitled to take job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. But as HR pros know, the law has produced some tricky issues – and includes some rules…
Maternity leave is an important employee benefit, and many U.S. employers are legally required to provide it. Put simply, maternity leave is time off from work for new mothers. This time off can be paid or unpaid. It is important…
FMLA obligations don’t kick in unless an employer qualifies as a “covered employer” under the statute. Sometimes, determining whether an employer is covered can get a little tricky. The questions abound: How many employees must be retained? For how long?…
It's not unheard of for an employee to fake being sick to get a day off. Some employees take it a step further and pretend to have an ongoing illness in order to secure FMLA leave. But one woman's deception…
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