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August 24, 2015 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

How Does The Same Sex Marriage Ruling Affect The Employer Administration Of The FMLA?

How Does The Same Sex Marriage Ruling Affect The Employer Administration Of The FMLA?

Several weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court made a monumental decision concerning the right and legality of same-sex marriages, ruling that same-sex marriage should be legal and recognized in all states. This ruling also expanded the federal laws granting marriage rights and protections to spouses which impacts employer administration of the Family and Medical […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA Tagged With: employment law, Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, FMLA impact on workplace

May 9, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Appeals Court Favors Employer: Employee Should Have Clearly Stated FMLA Request

Appeals Court Favors Employer: Employee Should Have Clearly Stated FMLA Request

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed in the appeals case of Patrick Hurley v. Kent of Naples, Inc. that in order to be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee must clearly request time away from work for an FMLA-qualifying leave. The Case Patrick Hurley, the plaintiff, indicated that he […]

Filed Under: Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: employment law, FMLA, Hurley vs Kent of Naples, unqualified leave

February 11, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Preventing FMLA Abuses

Preventing FMLA Abuses

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take fully paid leave for specific medical and family reasons. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure that employees do not abuse this facility to take paid days off. Abuse of the FMLA happens more frequently than many employers might assume. About 32 percent […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, FMLA Abuse

July 25, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Recent DOMA Ruling Means Companies Should Review Their FMLA Policies

Recent DOMA Ruling Means Companies Should Review Their FMLA Policies

The legal definition of “spouse”, under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act has forever changed as the result of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The nation’s highest court has ruled that it is not constitutional to define marriage […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Family Medical Leave/FMLA Tagged With: defense of marriage act, doma, employment law, FMLA

November 24, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hot Topics From Around The Web: Court Rules Against Employee Who Files FMLA Lawsuit Related to Social Media

Hot Topics From Around The Web:  Court Rules Against Employee Who Files FMLA Lawsuit Related to Social Media

Employers have become very cognizant of their employee’s social media use.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: FMLA, Social Media Policy

November 18, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Parental Bereavement Act: What Employers Need to Know

The Parental Bereavement Act:  What Employers Need to Know

What is the Parental Bereavement Act? As a supervisor, you’re already familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides eligible workers in specific situations with up to 12 weeks of protected unpaid leave and continuation of health insurance coverage. For example, FMLA protects employees caring for a newborn or bonding with an […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA Tagged With: Family Medical Leave, FMLA, Parental Bereavement Act

June 24, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock 4 Comments

Family Medical Leave Act: What Every Business Needs To Know

Family Medical Leave Act: What Every Business Needs To Know

What is the Family Medical Leave Act and why is it important? The Family Medical Leave Act, also known as FMLA is a law enacted in1993 which states that qualified employees have the right to access an unpaid leave for a total of up to 12 weeks during any 12-month period, and in some circumstances, […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: best management practices, Employer Responsibilities, Family Medical Leave, FMLA, FMLA Updates, maternity leave, military leave

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