The pandemic's 6-month stretch has made temporary telework situations more difficult to accommodate, leaving employers wondering when an employee qualifies for paid...
As schools across the country announce their reopening plans, anxiety from working parents, and their employers on how to handle more months of no childcare arise.
Leave laws have seen a lot of change this year. There are now three distinct types of FMLA leave available, depending on the size of the employer and worker service....
As part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress expanded the reasons for taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and, for the...
Coronavirus paid leave may soon be available to workers affected by COVID-19. Congress is set to amend the FMLA to provide limited emergency paid leave. Employers may...
FMLA certification guidelines can help employers discourage FMLA abuse while allowing employees to legitimately take leave. Here's what you need to know ...
What exactly are employer's responsibilities during a natural disaster? Employment and labor lawyer Kimberly Doud breaks down five factors to consider.
A common misconception is that workers can’t be fired while on FMLA leave. Fortunately, that’s just not true – here's what to consider and keep in mind.
Employers can calculate FMLA entitlement by choosing one of four methods. Not choosing an FMLA calendar method can prove dangerous, as a recent case shows.
FMLA isn't just about maternity leave and medical concerns - but it does have its limitations. As employers can see in these recent court cases, it's important to...
Workers have just two years to file a lawsuit over alleged FMLA violations unless they can prove their employer willfully violated the law. If they can, they get another...
Employers can and should set reasonable standards for how employees let their bosses know they won’t be coming to work. Those rules can require calling in before the...
