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Firing employee on FMLA — legally


February 25, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s possible to terminate employees while they’re on medical leave — but extreme caution is needed. Here’s how one company did it and avoided legal trouble:

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Manager’s generosity backfires — lands company in court


February 24, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, FMLA, Special Report

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Many employers choose to have leave policies that are more generous than what the FMLA requires. But as a recent case shows, that doesn’t mean those companies are immune to lawsuits.

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No job for employee after medical leave: Is that legal?


April 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

An employee takes FMLA leave. Her duties are shared by the rest of the department, and her supervisor decides they really don’t need her anymore. Can the company lay her off?

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