‘Burdensome’ FMLA process may be interference, court says in SC Johnson lawsuit

The company had outsourced leave administration to Prudential, where the employee alleged it was “almost impossible to get ...
JD Supra

11th Circuit Reminds Employers to Provide Injured Employees with FMLA Rights Separate and Apart from the Workers’ Compensation Process

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit determined that an employer could be found liable for violating the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) when it failed to provide ...
The National Law Review

Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Need for FMLA Leave

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Purdue University

Operating Procedures for FMLA Leaves

An employee will notify their supervisor and Human Resources of the need to request FMLA leave as soon as possible. If the leave is foreseeable, the employee will give at least 30 days’ advance notice ...
HR Dive

DOL issues 'simpler and easier' FMLA notice, certification forms

WHD's roll out comes after the department asked for comments on proposed revisions to the forms last August. The updates bring few substantial changes, according to Littler Mendelson Shareholder Jeff ...
HR Dive

Remote work, intermittent leave make FMLA compliance ‘much more challenging’

Family and Medical Leave Act administration is at once a foundational part of HR practice in the U.S. as well as one of its most challenging. The past three years have not made the task any easier, ...
JD Supra

New FMLA Forms from the US Department of Labor

On July 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released new forms for Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave. Their stated purpose is to make the process easier, ensure the completeness of the ...
Bow Doin Polar Bears

FMLA for Managers

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave in a rolling 12-month period. To be eligible the employee must ...
SF Station

The Ultimate Guide to the FMLA to ADA transition: Strategies to stay compliant and successfully manage this process | Webinar

Name of Event: The Ultimate Guide to the FMLA to ADA transition: Strategies to stay compliant and successfully manage this process | Webinar Details: This webinar provides an overview of areas in ...
UMass Lowell

Faculty Family & Medical Leave Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The following list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is designed to address questions that often emerge for faculty who are contemplating applying for family or medical leave. The document has been ...
The National Law Review

Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Needing FMLA Leave

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