FMLA Articles

May an employee’s request to return early from FMLA leave be denied?

Date Posted: 01/20/2022

Key to remember: Every now and then, employees’ need for leave changes. Sometimes, they may need more leave, and sometimes they may need less leave than they initially requested.

Applies to: All public employers and private employers with 50 or more employees.

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Supreme Court declined to hear employee’s FMLA retaliation case

Date Posted: 01/13/2022

Key to remember: Employees that need frequent leave must still comply with company call-in policies. Many FMLA cases make it to appellate courts, few are heard by the Supreme Court.

Applies to: Private employers with 50 or more employees and all public employers.

No recertification no FMLA protections

Date Posted: 01/11/2022

Key to remember: Employees risk their FMLA protections if they fail to provide a requested recertification supporting the need for an expansion of their FMLA leave.

Applies to: All public employers and private employers with 50 or more employees.