Managers are normally the first line of communication with employees who request and take FMLA leave. And as a recent court case shows, careful communication is required to avoid costly lawsuits.
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Tags: communication, FMLA requestion, manager, reduction-in-force
Supervisors are often the first point of contact with employees on medical leave. That’s why it’s important for them to be trained on the basics of the law — and to come to HR anytime there’s confusion.
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Despite all the preventive measures HR takes, many companies will still find they have a rogue manager who doesn’t know how to behave properly. But HR has a powerful tool to protect against liability:
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Tags: complaints, Harassment, investigations, manager, policy, preventive measures
Supervisors are busy and don’t always have time to address employees’ concerns right away. But a recent ruling gives managers a stern warning:
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Tags: complaints, manager, response, warning
The Fair Labor Standards Act states that employees who manage others don’t need to be paid for overtime. But what about managers who also do physical or clerical work?
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An employee requested medical leave. The company granted the request. So why’d it lose the case when she sued for FMLA violations?
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Tags: FMLA, FMLA interference, manager, offered leave
In a recent case, an employee sued for a hostile work environment. The twist: Most of the claims involved a manager who hadn’t worked for the company in several years.
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Tags: hostile environment, manager, retired
