A recent court case brings good news for employers trying to keep intermittent FMLA under control.
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Tags: eligibility, intermittent FMLA
There are a few ways companies can define a “year” for calculating FMLA leave. But if the method you’re using isn’t clearly spelled out, an employee may have more leeway to sue for denied leave.
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Tags: calendar year, eligibility, FMLA, rolling 12-month period
While courts usually come down hard on employers for violating FMLA, here’s some good news: They’re just as strict when it comes to employees and their obligations.
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Tags: eligibility, FMLA, hours worked
Under FMLA, some employees aren’t eligible for leave. But that doesn’t mean they can’t sue their employers for FMLA mistakes.
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Tags: eligibility, Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, handbooks, policies
An employee must work for the company for at least a year in order to be eligible for FMLA. What if the year anniversary takes place during the time the employee wants leave?
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Tags: 12 months, eligibility, FMLA
