January 26, 2009 2:54 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA regulations only cover US-based employees and chiropractors in limited circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 is a pesky law with many unexpected twists and turns. Here…
January 26, 2009 2:38 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Absent worker didn’t fill out his FMLA form, but won lawsuit Before you terminate an employee for excessive absenteeism, make sure he has every opportunity to clear up deficiencies on…
January 26, 2009 2:33 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
How to tell if an employee is ‘faking it’ while staying in FMLA guidelines If you’ve dealt with FMLA abuse, you know some malingers treat intermittent FMLA leave like extra…
January 26, 2009 2:16 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA law says you can prorate production-based bonus for missed time If you’ve wondered how Family Medical Leave Act absences may affect employee bonuses, listen up: A federal appeals court…
January 26, 2009 2:10 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA regulations allow leave to be run concurrently Properly designed and executed policy can keep you out of trouble when dealing with the tricky overlap between FMLA compliance and your…
January 23, 2009 4:31 amPublished by Michael Boyette4 Comments
Employers can periodically review employees’ FMLA certification Managing intermittent FMLA leave buries the needle on the “annoying” scale. People can get doctors to vouch for the darndest things, and you…
January 23, 2009 4:10 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Frequent FMLA certifications protect you from FMLA abuse. Eczema couldn’t possibly qualify as a serious health condition. Wait, are you sure about that? Some health conditions that seem minor may…
January 23, 2009 3:48 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
New FMLA guidelines allow FMLA forms to go directly from doctor to employer If you’re concerned about FMLA abuse, you may want to require employees’ doctors send you the completed…
January 21, 2009 8:44 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Poor performance isn’t protected by ADEA Here’s a case where a 60-year-old sales force manager was cruising along in his position, doing a respectable job and earning good performance appraisals…
January 21, 2009 6:11 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Woman propositioned then transferred. Was it retaliation for gender discrimination? Managers who ignore sexual harassment complaints because the behavior doesn’t sound all that bad or because the accused is a…
