The easiest part of handling a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) situation is determining at the outset whether the employee is eligible for FMLA protections, right? Not so fast. Recent cases have ...

Every once in awhile, my posts must return to the nuts and bolts of FMLA, and this is one of ‘dem ‘dere posts. After all, I can’t always cover scintillating topics such as Beyonce concerts, bullies ...

The Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, became law in 1993 and requires certain employers to provide eligible employees 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year. During FLMA leave, the employee's job is ...

It’s not uncommon to have employees take a lengthy leave to care for themselves or their loved ones. Employees who wish to use this will be using the Family and Medical Leave Act, also known as FMLA ...

The size of a business affects a company's Family and Medical Leave Act coverage status and the eligibility of its employees. The FMLA statutes do not cover an employer with less than 50 employees. If ...

Postpartum mental health conditions (PMHCs) affect many new mothers, with up to 85% experiencing some level of anxiety or depression in the weeks after giving birth. Often these feelings will resolve ...

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Short breaks of fewer than 20 minutes taken by hourly, non-exempt employees who telework or must be counted as compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act — as is the case for employers ...

Q: Will the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to companies that operate completely online? There’s an answer to this question, but before we get there, let’s look at some context. According to the ...

The Department of Human Resources will be holding FMLA and Parental Leave Information Sessions July 20-22, 2021. The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act (1993)) is a federally mandated law, requiring ...