HR knows how to comply with all of FMLA’s requirements. But not all managers do — and they’re normally the first ones employees talk to when they need time off. That leaves many companies open to lawsuits caused by some common FMLA mistakes.
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Tags: attendance, certification, FMLA mistakes, performance
A recent court case tackles a question many employers face when workers come back from intermittent leave:
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As much as intermittent FMLA can help employees who really need it, there are always those who try to game the system. Here are some tools that help HR and managers fight abuse.
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Tags: certification, fmla abuse, intermittent FMLA
While HR feels most of the burden that comes with FMLA compliance, employees have their own rules to follow. What can companies do when a worker fails to meet those requirements?
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Tags: certification, doctor's note, FMLA paperwork
Here’s another victory for employers trying to fight FMLA abuse.
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Tags: certification, extension, FMLA, unexcused absences
Employers rely on medical certification to approve or deny FMLA leave. But what if an employee’s doctor screws up the form and leave is denied? Is the company at fault? Read the facts of this real-life case and decide: Who won?
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Tags: certification, doctor's forms, FMLA
