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FMLA Law News Update Sept. 2, 2010

fmlalaw — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:23 +0000

» FMLA Designation Human Resource Blog
By Caitlin
I recently began working for a public sector employer in Tennessee, and the employer had previously let employees dictate when their time away from work was FMLA or just sick/vacation. It is my understanding that an employer can …
Human Resource Blog – http://www.humanresourceblog.com/

Was an insubordinate employee denied his right to FMLA leave?
By Stephen Meyer
An employee refused his supervisor’s orders, claiming an illness requiring FMLA leave, and was suspended as a result. The employee sued, but did the court see it his way? Read on to find out.
The HR Cafe Daily Post – http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/

Supervisor’s Statements May Entitle Employee To FMLA. | Legal …
By Editor
Source: Federal Employment Law Articles To establish a claim of interference with rights under the FMLA, an employee must ordinarily demonstrate that he or she.
Legal Industry News – http://legalindustrynews.com/626/house-oks-tax-on-fat-bonuses-for-aig-other-bailed-out-companies/

Baby We Were Born to Run: BRING ON THE FMLA!!!
By New Mom 083110
You may recall that one of the positives of having a September baby is that my FMLA would be squared away and I would be able to take the rest of 2010 off. I am excited that we have reached that milestone! My boss was on vacation Monday …
Baby We Were Born to Run – http://babyborntorun.blogspot.com/

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FMLA Law News Update Aug. 30, 2010

fmlalaw — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:56:47 +0000

Handling Requests for Leave Because of a Short-Term Medical …
By Tamsen Leachman
The most common reason for FMLA (and OFLA) leave, and the one most often missed, is where an absence is caused by short-term medical conditions that require more than incidental medical treatment. Under FMLA, and its state counterpart, …
Portland Human Resource Management… – http://www.portlandhrmablog.org/

HR Daily Advisor – Practical Human Resource Tips, News & Advice …
Depressed, Discriminated Against, and Out on FMLA … Include a note that says, ‘We haven’t counted the FMLA absences, and we haven’t counted other absences …
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Ballard Spahr FMLA Suit Headed To Trial Next Year – Law360
A federal judge has scheduled a trial over a former legal secretary’s Family and Medical Leave Act interference claim against Ballard Spahr Andrews …
www.law360.com/articles/188225

Texas A&M University-San Antonio: Human Resources – FMLA Forms
Retirement Forms · Worker’s Comp Forms · Evaluations – Exempt · Evaluations – Non-exempt · Goals & Objectives Form · Employment Forms · Benefit Forms · FMLA …
www.tamusa.tamus.edu/HR/fmla.html

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FMLA Law News Update Aug. 27, 2010

fmlalaw — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:36:59 +0000

Test Your FMLA Knowledge | 2Articles.com
By DonovanVanzee
If you got any of these questions wrong, you may have FMLA regulation issues that need to be addressed. One way to avoid spending more time on FMLA is to outsource to BASIC.
2Articles.com – Post, search… – http://www.2articles.com/

» trending Human Resource Blog
By Caitlin
Does FMLA for a family member allow an employee to do what is called trending (use fmla before or after day or weekend off). Our attendance policy addresses trending, but how does the fmla act address abuse of attendance. …
Human Resource Blog – http://www.humanresourceblog.com/

Insufficient notice of need for FMLA leave proves fatal for …
By Sindy
Last month, the Sixth Circuit denied the FMLA claim of a fired employee who suffered from a heart condition. In Gipson v. Vought Aircraft Industries, plant.
Warren & Hays LLC – http://www.warrenhays.com/

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FMLA Law News Update Aug. 25, 2010

fmlalaw — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:52:51 +0000

Is earned vacation paid to me if I choose not to return from FMLA …
By admin
You could just go ahead and put in your notice. They will have to pay your for the vacation time you earned on your final paycheck. You may not have accrued any vacation time during you FMLA leave, they are allowed to not do that. …
OhMakan! – http://ohmakan.com/

Employee Handbook red flags for Multi-State Employers | arizona …
By admin
The first course is FMLA. Many, if not all states have their own laws, the FMLA leave at times require more than what is required under the federal FMLA. For example, Connecticut requires that employers provide eligible employees with …
arizona state law – http://arizonastatelaw.reviewcamcorder.net/

» FMLA Human Resource Blog
By Caitlin
Current FMLA regulations require that the employer notify the employee in writing of his or her FMLA rights within 5 days of ANY absence that could be covered by FMLA, even a partial day. So you are in violation of those regulations. …
Human Resource Blog – http://www.humanresourceblog.com/

Can I use FMLA for a few weeks to care for unmarried – Family …
Can I use FMLA for a few weeks to care for unmarried daughter after she gives birth? I am her sole provider. – Family Medical Leave Act in Ohio.
www.lawguru.com/…/fmla-weeks-care-unmarried-daughter-3…

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FMLA Webinar

fmlalaw — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:53:43 +0000

Jeff Nowak of Franczek Radelet P.C. will be hosting an FMLA webinar on September 29, 2010. This complimentary webinar will address a common issue that has plagued too many clients — employee abuse of FMLA leave.
Click here to access the registration form. Please also email Jeff with any questions you’d like him to address in the webinar.

In the meantime, if you’re interested, here is the link to our latest monthly FMLA Insights podcast, “An Employee Has Requested FMLA Leave. Now What Do I Do?” You can access the podcast at our FMLA Insights blog.

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FMLA Law News Update Aug. 17, 2010

fmlalaw — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:08:58 +0000

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The DOL Clarifies that Non-Traditional Parents Have FMLA Rights …
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The Leave Blog – How Can Something So Important Be So Confusing …
By Tamsen Leachman
Both FMLA and OFLA use the phrase “Serious Health Condition” (SHC) to describe the justification for an employee taking leave due to his/her own medical situation or to care for a covered family member who has a medical situation. …
Portland Human Resource Management… – http://www.portlandhrmablog.org/

Discrimination Rights For Pregnant Women | FMLA Law
By december10th
The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) also provides for limited leave to accommodate pregnancy and serious medical conditions related to pregnancy. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12 month period …
FMLA Law – http://fmlalaw.blognub.com/

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FMLA Law News Update August 12, 2010

fmlalaw — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:16 +0000

FMLA-Rules.com
By admin
Implementing the FMLA can be tricky, especially when a leave of absence involves workers’ compensation injuries. This article answers some of the most common questions concerning workers’ compensation and the FMLA. …
FMLA-Rules.com – http://www.fmla-rules.com/

Law Q&A » Blog Archive » FMLA
By Legal Information
When an employee has FMLA approved for 6 months and she calls to renew the FMLA for the same medical condition, do we need to recheck her hours to see if she has worked the 1250.00? Thank you. Kayla Barber …
Law Q&A – http://askinglaw.com/

Maternity Leave Questions
By wtrombley
If your company has more than 50 employees and you’ve worked for 1 year or more and worked a total of 1250 hours or more within that 1 year, you are eligible for FMLA. Basically, FMLA guarantees you 12 weeks of maternity leave …
2nd Trimester – http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/22524047/ShowThread.aspx

Key Employee Provision of the FMLA – Are You Replaceable?
Key employees like executives can take leave under FMLA, but there’s one drawback that may make you think twice about taking FMLA.
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FMLA Law News Update Aug. 6, 2010

fmlalaw — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:36:59 +0000

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Obama extends FMLA benefits to more employees | BusinessBrief.com
By Jennifer Azara
Get ready: Your company is likely going to have to offer medical leave options in more situations. President Obama has announced he’s extending benefits.
BusinessBrief.com – http://www.businessbrief.com/

Endo Friendo: MY FMLA
By Jenn
I am so grateful for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). When my endo took over this year, I was unable to continue working. This was difficult for numerous (obvious) reasons. With my health in question, it was particularly scary since …
Endo Friendo – http://endofriendo.blogspot.com/

Police Officer’s Fitness-for-Duty Examination Did Not Violate FMLA
Police Officer’s Fitness-for-Duty Examination Did Not Violate ADA or FMLA, Ninth Circuit Rules by Jackson Lewis.
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A legal nightmare is waiting for employers who are not companies …
By admin
We get calls from all over the country for employees who want to know if the law on family leave medical (FMLA) or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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FMLA Law News Update August 3, 2010

fmlalaw — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:52:58 +0000

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Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law Blog: Five Tips for Fighting Back Against FMLA Abuse
By Attorney Randy Enochs
Abuse of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) typically manifests itself as regular long weekends (the “Friday/Monday Leave Act”) and/or annual illness at the same time of year, often following denied requests for time off, …
Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law Blog – http://milwaukeeemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/

Announcing Pregnancy at Work
By Lil Community
I would also do as much research as you can about what you are entitled to as far as FMLA leave, and whether your company offers short term disability as an option if you haven’t accrued enough vacation time or aren’t eligible for …
LilSugar – http://www.lilsugar.com/home?page=1

Screw Work Life Balance: We Need Work Life Policy! Join the …
By Morra Aarons-Mele
While more than 100 million leaves have been taken under the FMLA since 1993, many workers can’t take full advantage of its provisions because they cannot afford to take unpaid leave. Being paid for your maternity leave, however, …
MomsRising Blog – http://www.momsrising.org/blog/

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FMLA Law News Upate July 29, 2010

fmlalaw — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:12:36 +0000

Highland Village Accused of Violating FMLA – Family Medical Leave Act
By Laura Fishman
A former captain with the Highland Village Fire Department has hired a Texas employment lawyer to represent him… – Family Medical Leave.
The Houston Employment Law Blog – http://houstonemploymentlawsblog.com/

Employee’s Headache No Excuse For Insubordination : FMLA Insights …
By wrp@franczek.com (Bill Pokorny)
Under the FMLA, an employer’s obligation to provide leave arises only after an employee gives notice that he or she needs FMLA leave. However, it is well-established that an employee need not explicitly mention the FMLA when requesting …
FMLA Insights – http://www.fmlainsights.com/

» FMLA vs STD Human Resource Blog
By Caitlin
I am considering foot surgery (6-8 weeks off) and I was wondering which one FMLA or Short Term Disability would work in my case? We do not employ 50 + people and we are not a government agency.I am not even sure as an employer if FMLA …
Human Resource Blog – http://www.humanresourceblog.com/

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