September 20, 2017 10:45 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Your employee asks for time off — more than they have available in sick time or PTO time — but doesn’t mention FMLA. Or an employee takes leave, but never…
August 24, 2012 10:12 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Just getting a doctor to write a prescription refill doesn’t amount to treatment justifying an employee’s absence from work under the FMLA. Read on to learn more about the facts of this case, and how it can impact your organization.
October 28, 2011 9:34 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer3 Comments
An employee violates company policy by not calling in during his FMLA leave, gets fired, and sues. Seems like an easy case for the employer, right? Perhaps not. Read on to learn more about what happened.
May 9, 2011 10:15 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A federal appeals court has just ruled that employees don’t have a broad right to FMLA leave for pilgrimages or other faith healing. What could this ruling mean for your organization? Read on to find out.
November 29, 2010 10:59 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer7 Comments
A supervisor offered an employee FMLA leave in lieu of a leave of absence, but the employee turned it down and was subsequently fired for missing too much work. The employee then sued for FMLA interference. Did the court think he had a case? Read on to find out.
October 25, 2010 11:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
If you temporarily reassign employees’ duties to prepare for their absence on FMLA leave, can they later turn around and accuse you of an adverse job action? Probably not. Read on to learn why the courts ruled that this kind of reassignment doesn’t violate FMLA regulations.
September 29, 2010 11:54 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
The Department of Labor has just radically expanded the number of employees who can take time off to care for children. Employees no longer have to be a parent to care for a newborn, adoptee, or sick child. How much do these new regulations affect how you issue FMLA leave? Read on to find out.
July 30, 2010 11:23 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Most managers know you can’t, and shouldn’t, discipline workers for taking FMLA leave. But what if you need to discipline them for other reasons? Will the actions you take be perceived as retaliation? What steps can you take to be sure your disciplinary actions are justifiable and clearly documented. Find out how to navigate this legal minefield.
July 12, 2010 11:05 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A recent court case looked into whether or not an employer interfered with an employees FMLA rights by mentioning FMLA covered absences in a poor performance review. Did the employer make a costly mistake? Read on to find out, plus learn what steps you can take to avoid finding yourself in the same situation.
March 31, 2010 10:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer5 Comments
When you come across “bad apples” who abuse FMLA leave, you need to deal with them decisively. Allowing abuse to continue crushes productivity and team morale. But be careful, the courts come down hard on employers who interfere with workers’ FMLA rights. Read on and learn how medical recertification can help you safely navigate this legal minefield.
