Comments on: 6 big FMLA changes coming soon

By: karen

karen — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:02:29 +0000

Thats what I was wondering, in addition to everything else required, is it just the months worked now to qualify and not about having the required hours worked that I was told was 1,250 hours had to be worked with in the last 12 months?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:21:06 +0000

#4. Eligibility Standards-does this mean the hours (1650 hours) do not count towards FMLA criteria, just the months?

By: New FMLA regs added to Federal Register | HRLegalNews.com | Up-to-the-minute cases and law impacting HR

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:00:49 +0000

[...] The rules are substantially the same as the regs proposed in February, which we covered here. [...]

By: GES

GES — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:53:05 +0000

Haven’t had this situation but would be interested in the final outcome if you’re able to share at a later date.

By: Anita Harvey-Edwards

Anita Harvey-Edwards — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:49:05 +0000

Yes I am dealing with a Labor Attorney. Wanted to know if someone else has had a similar situation

By: GES

GES — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:43:16 +0000

Anita – I think it’s time for a labor attorney. I know a good one, if you need a referral. Unless you’ve handled EEOC or Human Rights complaints previously, it’s really a good idea to consult with counsel.

By: Anita Harvey-Edwards

Anita Harvey-Edwards — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:16:03 +0000

Company is presently being sued by an employee through EEOC for failure to grant a FMLA instead of terminating him for unacceptable attendence after progressive discipline had been exhausted and
If I asked an employee who had a attendence problem if they needed to go on a family medical leave and they refused, before I had to terminate them.Once I have terminated them because they did not improve am I subject to any liability under ADA. Because I did not demand that they go on a FMLA.

By: GES

GES — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:31:12 +0000

Clarity, yes, some. But intermittent leave time is still a disaster. So much employee flexibility you almost have to carry 1.5 people for every position. Employer has limited “control” or options.

By: Kate P

Kate P — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:25 +0000

Very informative. Thank you for publishing the Big 6.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:07:49 +0000

Finally, some clarity.