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Family and Medical Leave Act
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Employer Law Report
Are changes coming to the FMLA?
It has been a decade since the United States Department of Labor (DOL) made any changes to the FMLA regulations, but we now have an indication that the DOL is…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Facebook video sinks employee’s FMLA claim
Everything was going swimmingly for Thomas Dunger during his approved FMLA leave from his job as a mechanic for Union Pacific Railroad … until he decided to go on a…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Facebook video sinks employee’s FMLA claim
Everything was going swimmingly for Thomas Dunger during his approved FMLA leave from his job as a mechanic for Union Pacific Railroad … until he decided to go on a…
Paid Sick Leave @ Work
Fishin’ and Boatin’ on FMLA
By Mike Soltis
The termination of a night shift employee who went fishing and boating while on FMLA leave did not violate the FMLA, according to a decision last week by a California…
The EPL Advisor
Second Circuit: Application of Neutral Policy Does Not Interfere with FMLA Rights
By Kristie M. Iacopetta, Marolhin D. Mendez
As recently reaffirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, neutral application of a policy to prorate incentive compensation contributions during leaves of absence does not unlawfully…
Carmody @ Work
2019 Legislative Updates Seminar
By All Authors
There are a number of major legislative proposals being considered by the Connecticut General Assembly that could have a significant impact on ALL employers in Connecticut. One such proposal -…
Iowa Employment Law Blog
Eighth Circuit Rules No Retaliation Even Though Hospital Employee Terminated Close in Time to FMLA Usage
Sometimes employers become conditioned to believing that an employee who has recently used FMLA leave is effectively immune from discipline or discharge. It is no doubt true this employee presents…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
U.S. District Court Highlights Job Reinstatement Obligations After FMLA Leave
On May 6, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York denied summary judgment on a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliatory transfer claim. The…
Employment Law Letter
If Attendance is Mandatory For Job, Is Intermittent Leave Ever a “Reasonable” Accommodation?
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled this week that an employee’s request for extended intermittent leave is not a “reasonable” accommodation under the state’s anti-discrimination laws. You can download Barbabosa v. Board…
HR Defense
FMLA Qualifying Leave Must Be Under FMLA
Employers cannot permit employees to use PTO or other paid leave prior to using unpaid FMLA leave for an FMLA qualifying condition, according to a new Department of Labor Opinion…