Question: Can we terminate someone for taking FMLA leave during a major project they committed to helping with? Answered by the HR Experts: No. When a leave of absence is “job protected,” like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it means you can’t terminate or...
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...