Tag: FMLA
Avoid Common FMLA Certification and Recertification Mistakes
October 4, 2022
Collecting valid and complete certification and recertification documentation from employees is one of the best ways to reduce Family and...
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Denial of FMLA Benefits is Not Required to Prove FMLA Interference
August 8, 2022
Takeaway: Because managers are typically the first point of contact when an employee has an FMLA question, it is critical to train...
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Viewpoint: Common FMLA Missteps—Don’t Be ‘That Guy’
April 25, 2022
Mishandling medical leave can be risky! How is managing leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) like baseball?...
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What Do the Supreme Court Rulings on Vaccine Directives Mean for Employers?
January 14, 2022
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) vaccine-or-testing rule for large employers, businesses...
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Time to Review COVID-19 Vaccination-or-Testing ETS Compliance Steps
January 5, 2022
Now that the emergency temporary standard (ETS) has been revived by a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, employers...
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How to Ask Employees About Vaccination Status
January 5, 2022
Employers that want to ask employees about their vaccination status should make questionnaire or survey inquiries in a targeted way...
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Know Your Legal Obligations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
June 2, 2021
In recent years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has annually fielded around 25,000 alleged violations related to the Americans...
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Vigilance can reduce Family Medical Leave Act Cheating
May 25, 2021
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law to give workers (or their loved ones) who are genuinely sick or injured, the...
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American Rescue Plan Act Doesn’t Require Leave
March 16, 2021
Like the last stimulus package passed in December, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—signed into law March 11—doesn't require Families First...
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What if FFCRA Expires at the End of the Year?
December 21, 2020
Unless Congress acts, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid-leave requirements will expire at the end of the year....
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