Question: Is the common flu considered a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Answer: Most cases of the common flu do not meet the definition of “serious health condition” and would not be eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Some cases of the flu, however, are severe or … Continued
“Gary Wheeler, partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, a well-respected national employment law firm and legal partner to ThinkHR, explains five mistakes he sees frequently in his clients’ employee handbooks.” It’s too long, inconsistent, or redundant. Like with your house, when you live with an employee handbook for a while, you collect things … Continued
This year’s flu season is a rough one. Although the predominant strains of this year’s influenza viruses were represented in the vaccine, they mutated, which decreased the effectiveness of the immunization. The flu then spread widely and quickly, and in addition, the symptoms were severe and deadly. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Continued
Human resources professionals who get numerous headaches related to FMLA compliance, these following tips can go along way toward helping meet FMLA compliance.
The U.S. Department of Labor on Aug. 9 issued a revised fact sheet to provide guidance on Family and Medical Leave Act protections for same-sex couples. Read more…
Even after a decade after it’s implementation, FMLA is still somewhat blurry as to what the best solution is for intermittent leave. Here’s a simple solution for a common problem.
Effective FMLA management and early intervention can help save money and increase productivity from future disability claim activity. Register for our complimentary webinar!
More employees are likely to be able to utilize the FMLA to care for their adult children with disabilities.
Final regulations to military family leave, eligibility and other FMLA issues
View the updated forms on the new FMLA model and download the DOL notice poster here.
