FMLA Articles

Light duty is not FMLA leave

Date Posted: 02/06/2019

Many workplace situations or events call into play multiple employment laws. Such is the case, for example, when an employee suffers a workplace injury or illness. The employee could likely be entitled to benefits under the state workers’ compensation provisions, so he or she would receive some income replacement and be treated for the condition. The condition might also be a serious one,...

What can you do about intermittent FMLA leave?

Date Posted: 02/03/2019

Employers still insist that managing unforeseeable intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of their toughest challenges. Most companies require employees to continue to perform their job, to help keep the operation running. While some employers feel there is little they can do to manage such leave, some steps may be taken to help ease the pain.

Time spent as a temp employee counts toward FMLA eligibility

Date Posted: 02/03/2019

Cameron had been a temp employee for the company for well over a year before he was hired on as a regular employee. Two months later, he informed Rachel, his supervisor, that he was going to be a first-time father and would likely want to take some time off for the birth. He expected the leave to begin in about four months.

Rachel was somewhat familiar with the FMLA, but wasn&rsquo...