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...
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What does job-protected mean with FMLA?
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...
Can a manager contact an employee out on FMLA?
Question: One of our employees is returning from FMLA next month. Is it okay for their manager to contact them before they return? Answered by the HR Experts: Yes. Employer-initiated contact during a protected leave is permissible, but it should be minimal and...