Articles Posted in Family and Medical Leave

You just approved FMLA leave for an ineligible employee. What now?

May 6, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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You just approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for your employee so that she can attend to her sick mother who is in the emergency room at the hospital. You used the Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities — good for you for documenting the leave! — checking the box to state that the employee is eligible for FMLA leave. Your employee takes a few weeks off and that’s when you realize that, well…

The employee wasn’t eligible for FMLA. Continue reading

Did you miss yesterday’s #NextChat on Managing the Challenges of Leave Under the FMLA and ADA?

May 2, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Don’t worry about it. Continue reading

U.S. Department of Labor flips the bird for FMLA-eligible employees who then try to decline FMLA leave

March 15, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Well, not literally. But, bear with me, and it’ll all make sense in a minute. Continue reading

On the heels of its $15/hr. minimum wage hike, the hits keep coming in NJ. This time, it’s family medical leave.

February 21, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We get it, New Jersey, you’re the most progressive. Like, “Hold my drink, Bernie Sanders” progressive. Continue reading

The Human Resources FMLA (and other questionable absences) Cheat Sheet for post-Super Bowl Monday

January 31, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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In between placing prop bets on the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show (courtesy of SportsInteraction) — for entertainment purposes only, of course — I read on the AP News wire, “Super Bowl Fever May Sideline Record 17.2 Million Workers on Monday.”

Are you ready for this?

Don’t worry. I’ve got your back.

When can you fire the employee who just complained about discrimination or took FMLA leave?

January 15, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Oh, I get it. You just clicked on this post for a friend.

Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?

December 14, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Wait. Could the really happen?

Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the details for you. Continue reading

FMLA and attendance awards, how does that work?

November 19, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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So, glad you asked. I think I can help. Continue reading

Your 11-month employee just requested FMLA leave. Can you fire her before leave begins in the 12th month?

November 13, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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You’re not seriously considering doing this, are you? Continue reading

Three wins for readers of The Employer Handbook

October 23, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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And it’s only Tuesday! Continue reading

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