FMLA Articles

Back to school with the FMLA

Date Posted: 08/14/2019

DOL says school meetings are covered

An employee had two children with serious health conditions. She had an FMLA certification for intermittent leave to care for the children for medical appointments. The employer, however, did not approve leave to attend school meetings regarding the children’s educational and related medical needs. Likely, the employer did not ...

Is paid family leave in your state?

Date Posted: 08/07/2019

Oregon’s legislature has passed a new paid family and medical leave insurance law, and when signed by the Governor, will make the state the eighth to pass such a law. Employers need to coordinate state leave provisions with those of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you’re wondering if you have employees in states with such laws, and how much leave employees may ta...

Swearing and other poor behavior undermine employee’s FMLA claim

Date Posted: 07/31/2019

Misbehavior need not be accepted

Phil, a tenured employee, had been recognized as a valuable employee and was promoted a couple times. Unfortunately, however, Phil struggled to interact with his colleagues and supervisors in a professional manner. In a couple of his later reviews, his performance was noted as needing improvement. Specifically, the latest review indicat...