Employees need to work at least 1,250 hours in a year to qualify for FMLA leave. But the lines can often blur regarding what counts as hours worked. Here’s some clarification.

Answers to tricky HR questions: Getting FMLA notification, and figuring out who’s exempt
March 25, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: FMLA, Latest News & Views, Overtime exemption

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation.

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NCRW Friday Morning Plenary (Post 5)
By *e(*e)
She discusses the triumph of passing the Family Medical Leave Act, while also pointing out its shortcomings, especially for women who do not qualify for FMLA benefits (such as those who work part-time). Kahan expresses her frustration …
A Blog Without a Bicycle – http://ablogwithoutabicycle.blogspot.com/

Signing and Notarizing
By Elizabeth(Elizabeth)
She works for a small company and is ineligible for FMLA. She has 3 weeks of paid leave via sick/vacation days and 3 weeks of unpaid leave. I feel bad for her. I had diligently saved my sick leave in order to have my 12 weeks of FMLA …
I Thought Unicorns Were a Myth – http://unicornuateliz.blogspot.com/

Policy vs. Rhetoric for Obama
By Nutmeg
Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act: The FMLA covers only certain employees of employers with 50 or more employees. Obama will expand it to cover businesses with 25 or more employees. He will expand the FMLA to cover more purposes …
Student Doctor Network Forums – http://forums.studentdoctor.net

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Tricky FMLA questions: The 12 month requirement
By Sam Narisi
An employee must work for the company at least a year in order to be eligible for FMLA. What if the year anniversary takes place during the time the employee wants leave? Answer: The employee must complete a year of work before the …
HRLegalNews.com – http://www.hrlegalnews.com


Maternity Leave in Utah
By Tamara
The FMLA entitles an employee, by federal law, to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave to care for a newborn infant, an immediate family member with a serious health condition, a newly placed adoptee, or a foster child. …
Labor Law Talk Blog – http://blog.laborlawtalk.com

Ugh. . .
By EW(EW)
It’s been affecting my health, and I’ve been fortunate to use FMLA time to rest and recuperate. These past couple of weeks have been a bit of a wild ride for me. I found out three weeks ago that I was transferring to another department …
HP Flyer – http://hpflyer.blogspot.com/

Good news!
By adriannablu
Because it’s unpaid FMLA, I’m not sure if I can use it all. But it’s there if I need it, and I don’t have to worry about going back to work when the baby is like 6 weeks old. I can’t even tell you what a weight off my shoulders this is. …
…And Baby Makes Two – http://babymakes2.wordpress.com

Office? Where?
By Caro V 2.0(? [N I ?] ?)
Our new director would not really hear my case, nor do I feel like hunting down a Dr. that would be willing to fight an FMLA case with my company. So instead of battling it out within my current department, I have opted to get the hell …

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The heinous suicidal story at United Technologies Corporation (UTC)
The first event was when UTC retaliated against me on 5/22/97 after I complained on 5/19/97 about the denial of my last request for an unpaid FMLA by illegally walking me out the door and intentionally attempting to create for …
Andrew R. Elliot’s space – http://andrew-r-elliot.spaces.live.com/

White House Timetable for Agencies to Issue New Regulations: What …
By carlcbosland
The DOL has also indicated its intention to skip proposed rules and move directly to the issuance of final regulations implementing the recently enacted military family leave amendments to the FMLA. As such, the DOL would appear to have …
The Federal Sector FMLA Blog – http://federalfmla.typepad.com/federal_fmla_blog/

FMLA Medical Certification: What You Can and Can’t Get Out of It
By stevebruce
FMLA medical certification: You finally get the employee to turn it in, and it’s useless: “May need to stay home sometimes” or “Employee shouldn’t lift too much.” What to do!
HR Daily Advisor – Practical… – http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/default.aspx

Paid family leave in the United States
By elizabeth
Sure, we’ve had The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States since 1993, but it generously allows you to take time off using any sick and vacation time you’ve accrued in your job, so it is an unpaid leave. …
Career and Kids – http://www.careerandkids.com

Question of the Week
By Mark Toth
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA); National Labor Relations Act (NLRA); Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA); Title VII …

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Proposed Revisions To FMLA Regulations: The Time To Comment Is Now
By Cal Labor Law
This month the Department of Labor issued proposed regulations pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”) in an attempt to reflect case law and statutory developments, as well as to clear up ambiguities that have …

FMLA Poster Insert
By Will Schendel
US Department of Labor has provided a downloadable insert for the employer-required FMLA poster, concerning the recent military-related amendments. H/T: California Employment Law.

Democrats Oppose FMLA Changes
By Lawyer(Lawyer)
Democrats on Congressional Hill are voicing opposition to the proposed changes to the FMLA implementing regulations recently announced by the US Department of Labor. Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) recently …

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Comprehensive Changes to FMLA warrant the Attention of Employers
By My name(My name)
The first major update to FMLA since it’s inception in 1995, many of the changes are fairly small changes, while others warrant the attention of employers wanting to begin planning for the future. The DOL is accepting input from the …

PROPOSED FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT REGULATIONS: “ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE”
By Labor Lawyers for Management(Labor Lawyers for Management)
Earlier this month, the Department of Labor proposed numerous changes to the regulations related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The public is encouraged to submit comment before April 11 on the proposed regulations, …

Proposed FMLA Rule Changes Would Be Major Defeat For Workers
By postal
Editorial By Postal Worker Dan Sullivan The US Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing revised regulations governing the Family and Medical Leave Act which would give employers formidable new…

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SHRM Webcast Reveals FMLA Proposed Rules Are Hot HR Topic
HR Magazine – Alexandria,VA,USA
And I encourage anyone who has an interest in the FMLA regulations to provide us with feedback.” Lipnic expects a strong response to the proposed changes …

Labor Department Set To Implement Broad Changes To FMLA Regulations
Mondaq News Alerts (subscription) – London,UK
Spanning hundreds of pages, the Department of Labor’s proposed rule revisions cover a wide array of topics and have the potential to clarify the FMLA and …

Democrats Voice Opposition to Proposed FMLA Changes
By carlcbosland
Senator Dodd, the Subcommittee chairman and sponsor of the original FMLA, identified proposals allowing employers to require employers to provide medical recertification every six months and allowing employers to contact the employee’s …

New Proposed FMLA Regulations
By rnigut@sullivan-ward.com (Rush Nigut)
The Department of Labor recently released new proposed regulations concerning the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Since the proposed regulations are 477 pages, it is nice that Ohio employment lawyer Jon Hyman has provided a excellent …

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Leave expansion a relief for military families
Boston Globe – United States
And now family members who are caring for a wounded soldier or who need time off in connection with their soldier’s deployment can get FMLA leave. …

FMLA after pregnancy
By Erik(Erik)
Check out these restrictions on page 2 as to whether your employer can deny FMLA: 1) You have worked for the last 12 months and at least 25 hrs for 50 weeks in those 12 months. 2) You are in the top 10% of paid in your company …

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Taboo Subject #2 – Hillary and Barack
By cpu(cpu)
Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): The FMLA covers only certain employees of employers with 50 or more employees. Barack Obama will expand the FMLA to cover businesses with 25 or more employees. Barack Obama will expand the …

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