The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect employees who need time away from work for serious health conditions, family care, or certain military-related reasons. But for employers, the rules can be complex—and even small missteps can lead to...
Question: We have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation? Answered by the HR Experts: It depends. The FMLA and workers’ compensation serve...
Question: I read that FMLA entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. What does “job-protected” mean? Answered by the HR Experts: When a leave of absence is “job-protected”, you can’t terminate or demote the employee, or take away any...