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Are Remote Employees Eligible for FMLA?

Employees who telework are eligible for Family Medical Leave Act/ FMLA leave on the same basis as employees who report to any other worksite to perform their job.

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March 18, 2023

Dealing with Intermittent FMLA

Intermittent FMLA is one of the most difficult issues for HR professionals. It can be difficult to manage, and personal liability could attach if they interfere with FMLA leave. Therefore, a conservative approach is recommended. …

April 21, 2022

Administrative Snafus Lead to Accommodation and Termination Mishaps

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When using a third-party administrator for leave issues such as FMLA, employers need to ensure proper coordination of their policies with […]

March 30, 2022

If ADA Applies, More Time Off May be Necessary When Employee is Coming Off FMLA

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Just recently the EEOC settled with a trucking and property management company who terminated an employee after they exhausted their FMLA […]

March 25, 2022

When Can Employers Request Recertification of FMLA Leave?

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When an employee takes more time than was identified in an FMLA certification, can that trigger the FMLA recertification request? Under […]

January 9, 2021

Employer Update Regarding COVID Response, Compliance, and Stimulus Regulations

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE If you have lost track of the legislative and regulatory ins and outs of the federal stimulus package and compliance regulations, […]

January 7, 2021

Welcome to 2021. Okay, So Where are We with COVID Safety and Health and FFCRA Expiration?

Since March 2020, employers have worked under a fluid state of safety and health compliance, the implementation and expiration of a major stimulus law (the FFCRA), and the enactment of […]

January 4, 2021

COVID Relief Bill: Tax Credits for Paid Leave Extended to March 31

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill has become law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and […]

May 21, 2020

Family Leave Rules: Caring for a Spouse, Child or Parent

Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation The National Partnership for Women and Families says that “at some point, nearly everyone will need to take time away from work to deal with a […]

August 21, 2019

Sometimes attendance policies and FMLA don’t mix

Many companies, union and nonunion, have point attendance policies. The following is instructive on how to approach reduction of points when FMLA leave is applied.

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August 2, 2018

Top 10 FMLA pitfalls employers should avoid

It’s hard to believe, but the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA) was passed into U.S. law 25 years ago. Even today it remains one of the most complex employment laws that employers must stay …