Employers must consider state workers’ compensation rules, the FMLA and the ADA when developing return to work programs and possible light duty assignments.
FMLA certification guidelines can help employers discourage FMLA abuse while allowing employees to legitimately take leave. Here's what you need to know ...
Even if it appears that an employee is misusing his FMLA leave, you must make discipline or termination decisions based on a rational review of the facts, including the...
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...
Our employment law expert tackles intermittent FMLA, employee request to reduce hours and FMLA threshold compliance in this roundup of Ask the Attorney.
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...
Managing FMLA intermittent leave can be vexing, but employers do have some tools to combat leave abuse. One of the most important is FMLA certification. Here are four...