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Articles Discussing General Issues Under The FMLA.

Employers, It’s Time to Update Your Call-in Procedures

February 19, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Kelly, an administrative assistant for Penn State Health, racked up quite a few absences over a short period of time. Some of these absences related to GI issues that ordinarily would be covered by the FMLA.

In Kelly’s case, however, she repeatedly failed to timely report these absences, which led

Start Off 2021 on the Right Foot: Get the FMLA and ADA Help You Need

January 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

FMLA and ADA friends:

You’ve known me long enough to appreciate that I don’t engage in a whole lot of shameless self-promotion.  Well, ok, some, but not so distasteful that you’ve given up on me, right?

So, can you indulge me one time?

Over the past several years, you are

Joe Biden Unveils his Plan for Paid Leave

January 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Last night, President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his plan to provide much-needed relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for a more aggressive vaccination rollout and additional cash payments to Americans to help the country recover.

Called the American Rescue Plan, Biden’s plan is expected to cost $1.9 trillion.

Along

DOL Eases FMLA Compliance Regarding Telemedicine Visits and Required Postings

January 7, 2021 | Jones Walker Filed Under: General (FMLA)

On December 29, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued two guidance bulletins addressing compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

USDOL Gets Tech-Savvy in Approving Electronic Notice Posting and FMLA-Qualifying Telemedicine Visits

January 5, 2021 | Franczek P.C. Filed Under: General (FMLA)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division was hard at work in the closing days of 2020, endorsing the use of electronic posting of required notices and telemedicine visits under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The […]

The post USDOL Gets Tech-Savvy in Approving Electronic Notice


Managing Intermittent FMLA Leave to Support Your Manufacturing Operations

September 18, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Jackson Lewis

Manufacturing employers depend on employees being in the right place at the right time. 

DOL Issues New FMLA Forms

August 18, 2020 | Jones Walker Filed Under: DOL, General (FMLA)

On July 17, 2020, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new forms for use under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). With a new two-step process, the DOL opines that the process will be easier and will ensure the capture of all necessary information. Electronic signatures are also part of the process to help reduce human contact.

DOL Publishes Updated FMLA Forms and Seeks Public Comment on Management of FMLA

July 22, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: DOL, General (FMLA)

On July 16, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new efforts to improve management of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

DOL Publishes New FMLA Forms, Signals More to Come with Expansive Request for Information on FMLA

July 17, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: DOL, General (FMLA)

Jackson Lewis

On July 16, 2020 the Department of Labor (“DOL”) unveiled its new FMLA forms. As we previously reported, the DOL announced its plan to revamp the forms in August 2019. However, the DOL made further revisions to the August 2019 drafts based on public comments. The new forms can be

Federal Court Decision Highlights Challenges of Dealing With Employee Performance Issues While an Employee Is on FMLA Leave

May 22, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Addressing performance issues of employees who are on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can present challenges for employers. An employer may discover, for instance, that prior to going out on FMLA leave, an employee engaged in misconduct or performed his or her job in an unsatisfactory

I am Eligible for FMLA Leave. Now What?

February 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

A few weeks back, I celebrated my one-year anniversary at Littler. You know what that means, right?

What Did I Do Wrong?? Common FMLA Mistakes (February 5, 2020)

February 5, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Jackson Lewis

“What did I do wrong?” and “Am I doing this correctly?” are frequent questions from clients regarding FMLA administration. This is the 29th blog in a series highlighting some mistakes employers can inadvertently make regarding FMLA administration.

When Are Employees Entitled To FMLA Leave Related To Coronavirus? And Can an Employee with No Symptoms Be Forced Off Work?

February 5, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Employers are working overtime to determine how to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, which has quickly turned into an international crisis.

Here are Ten Problems with Your FMLA Policy and Suggestions on How You Fix Them

January 23, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Jingle Bells is now a faint memory. Three weeks into 2020, we’ve made and already broken our New Year’s resolutions.

No Magic Words Needed in Employee Requests for Leave That Might Be Protected By FMLA

January 9, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Jackson Lewis

A terminated employee may proceed with his Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claim even though he never specifically requested leave under that statute, a Maine federal court has ruled. Waterman v. Paul G. White Interior Solutions, No. 2:19-cv-00032-JDL (D. Me. Nov. 5, 2019).

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