March 16, 2009 2:43 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Employee counts under FMLA regulations “So with my back messed up like this, I’m gonna need that government sick leave,” Arnie Potts said. “You know, the whatchacallit – FLMA.” “FMLA,”…
February 16, 2009 4:47 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Unrealistic PIP left employer exposed to FMLA retaliation lawsuit Don’t put an employee on a demonically tough performance improvement plan (PIP) to set the person up for failure. It may…
February 16, 2009 3:55 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA guidelines for call-in policy on FMLA leave. Have you ever felt boxed in when an employee failed to show up, didn’t call in, and claimed FMLA leave as justification?…
February 2, 2009 6:07 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
A summary of FMLA guidelines on intermittent leave Here’s a familiar scenario for many employers: A worker requests FMLA leave – say two weeks – to treat a medical condition….
February 2, 2009 5:32 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA regulations for “In Loco Parentis” “We’ve decided to deny your family leave request,” HR Manager Amy Sporkin told Joe Blocker, a maintenance worker. “Why?” Joe asked. “FMLA guidelines don’t…
February 2, 2009 4:35 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
You’ll benefit from the new FMLA rules You’ve no doubt heard by now that DOL has proposed big changes in its FMLA regulations – the first major revision of the…
February 2, 2009 3:51 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA guidelines say employees have to make health insurance premium payments Here’s a brainteaser: It’s clear that an employer must maintain health coverage for employees on Family and Medical Act…
February 2, 2009 3:27 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA law changes on corporate size and company eligibility For years, we’ve told you that if you had fewer than a certain number of employees at your company or worksite,…
January 26, 2009 9:39 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
FMLA guidelines can help employers avoid costly workplace discrimination lawsuits We see a lot of FMLA compliance mistakes – and most involve retaliation lawsuits. Workers claim they were punished, fired,…
January 26, 2009 7:29 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
A new tool to fight FMLA abuse A federal appeals court has just handed you a useful weapon in the never-ending battle against FMLA abuse. The decision in a Colorado…