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FMLA FAQs for Employers FMLA Manager Online

WebThe Family and Medical Leave Act has always been complex and confusing. When the topic comes up, questions seem to automatically follow. Below is a list of the frequent …

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FMLA Requirements & FMLA Eligibility FMLAManager.com

WebTo qualify for FMLA leave, employees must meet at least one of the following criteria. Click on the reasons below to learn more. For the birth of and bonding with a child. For the …

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If my employee chooses to get treatment outside the U.S., is it …

WebA WHD representative said, “Yes.”. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations specifically indicate that, in certain situations, employers must …

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New bill would close FMLA loophole requiring shared leave

WebSpouses working for the same employer would no longer be required to share leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if a new bill passes. …

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Telemedicine treatment for FMLA to continue

WebBack in July and because of the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated its stance on whether telemedicine (or medical televisits) would suffice as …

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Do nursing breaks count as FMLA leave

WebA pretty solid “no,” nursing breaks do not count as FMLA leave. As background, the break time requirement that is now part of the FLSA was set forth in the …

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Where there’s smoke, is there FMLA leave

WebSerious health condition. In the context of medical marijuana, under the FMLA, eligible employees may take leave if they have a serious health condition or to …

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Employees don’t need to be primary caregiver

WebThe regulations do not limit this care to only the one person who would be considered a “primary caregiver.”. In fact, the term “primary caregiver” does not show up …

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Maine enacts new paid family and medical leave law

WebEmployees may take Maine paid family and medical leave for the following reasons: For safe leave because the employee or the employee’s family member is a …

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FMLA for mental health issues

WebMany of your employees have problems. Lately, quite a bit of attention has been given to mental health in the U.S., and for good reason. According to the Centers …

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FMLA leave for victims and donors

WebA bill (HR 2996, Bice) would amend the FMLA to entitle employees to take leave for their needs related to being a victim of: Dating violence, Domestic violence, …

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Employer prevails in FMLA leave case — Employee’s 3-day …

WebNot all conditions require a period of incapacity of more than three days to be protected by the FMLA. Those include: Pregnancy, Chronic conditions, Long …

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Yes, you may contact employees during FMLA leave

WebWhile the regulations do not specifically allow employers to contact employees during FMLA leave to ask about work-related matters, there also is no specific prohibition …

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Telemedicine acceptable for FMLA

WebKey to remember: Until doctors started using telemedicine more due to the pandemic, employees and family members needed to obtain in-person treatment for …

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Case: Taking FMLA leave did not create ADA protection

WebErin took six weeks of leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for gallbladder surgery. Shortly after she returned to work in November, she …

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FMLA Certifications: Challenges & Tips for Employers

WebThis whitepaper helps you gain a better understanding of the FMLA certification form, such as what a response might mean and what options are available to employers regarding …

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What are the top 12 FMLA questions employers can ask/allowed …

WebIs the absence to care for a family member’s military duty-related injury or illness? These questions reflect the qualifying reasons for which an employee may take …

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New Oregon law makes administering OFLA and PLO easier

WebOn March 20, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1515 into law. This bill is designed to better coordinate the leave provisions under the Oregon Family Leave Act …

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“Birth of a child” FMLA reason will garner more employee …

WebThe bill would add "birth of a child" as a protected reason for not returning to work under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in relation to group health …

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