Tag: FMLA
25 Years Later: Where Are We Going With the FMLA?
Imagine a routine day at work. You get a phone call that your child has been in an accident and you leave immediately. The doctors tell you the injuries are serious and a full recovery will take some time.
6 Tips on Managing Leave Under FMLA
Many employers complain that FMLA leave is an unwelcome disruption in the workplace. This is certainly true. FMLA leave can reduce productivity, cause resentment among employees (particularly who aren’t eligible) and disrupt schedules or work plans. Such problems are exacerbated by employees who abuse FMLA to obtain leave for unrelated purposes. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles employees of cover employers to…