day 8 - FMLA DAY!!!!
By dianap240(dianap240)
So today I sent off my FMLA forms, only about a month late(hee hee oops). but it’s done and that makes me happy. I did have to convince my dr office that I didn’t quit my job and that they did write me a note to stop working a week ago. …
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Help Needed – Intermittent FMLA denied because of no specific …
By Phinsfan13
His company helped me with filling FMLA for the 1 yr period and had no problems, during that time we found that his medical condition was genetic and would require lifelong monitoring to maintain blood levels. …
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Proposed Amendments to the FMLA Regulations will affect Physicians …
By elin@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information…
The US Department of Labor has proposed amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, some of which will impact physicians. Public comment on the proposed amendments ended on April 11, 2008. …
Federal Employment Law Articles - http://www.elinfonet.com/

Unanswered questions put fear in families
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
He also wants to expand the FMLA to cover more businesses and purposes. John McCain opposes employer mandates for paid sick leave. …

THE BABY BLUES
Las Vegas Business Press - Las Vegas,NV,USA
The FMLA allows for up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off for a pregnancy or other serious medical conditions. But Blaisdell, like so many other new moms, …

Wirt woman says Wal-Mart wrongfully fired her
West Virginia Record - Charleston,WV,USA
Jett claims the manager later told her she could take intermittent medical leave, but that she was never given any information about FMLA. …

Flexible” Leave Act Complicates Paid Time Off Policies For …
Mondaq News Alerts (subscription) - London,UK
In contrast to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the MFLA does not require the family member’s illness be “serious” to trigger the right to …

LCC’s Phi Beta Lambda to Host Employment Law Seminar
Pittsburg Morning Sun - Pittsburg,KS,USA
… keeping you and your company out of legal hot water, and Federal regulations that impact the workplace such as: Military Leave, FMLA, sexual harassment, …
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Personnel Concepts’ marketing: Out of compliance?
By Patrick Byers
For instance, there were some changes voted into law for the FMLA this year (Family Medical Leave Act). The US Department of Labor put an informational poster on its site, but that is only a temporary poster, and while it’s recommended, …
The Responsible Marketing Blog - http://responsiblemarketing.com/blog

Start Spreadin’ the News!
By Kitten(Elsie)
First, become intimately familiar with your FMLA rights and your employer’s policies regarding extended leaves. Most women have the right to 12 weeks of unpaid leave through FMLA, but may or may not be eligible for short-term disability …
Guide for the Working Girl - http://guideforworkinggirl.blogspot.com/

Still A Few Seats Left for the October 20, 2008 Federal Sector …
By carlcbosland
Carl Bosland and the Federal Employment Law Training Group will present a day-long federal sector FMLA workshop on October 20, 2008, at the Cafritz Conference Center in the Marvin Building at George Washington University, …
The Federal Sector FMLA Blog - http://federalfmla.typepad.com/federal_fmla_blog/

FMLA abuse: 4 ways to fight back and not get sued
By Sam Narisi
As much as intermittent FMLA can help employees who really need it, there are always those who will do what they can to game the system. Here are some tools that help HR and managers fight abuse. 1. Certification form …
HRLegalNews.com - http://www.hrlegalnews.com

Determining the “12-month period” for FMLA leave
By Ohio Employer’s Law Blog
The FMLA allows eligible employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period. Don’t assume, however, that the FMLA’s 12-month period equates to a calendar year. In fact, the FMLA allows employers to choose from four …
Employment Law - Justia BlawgSearch.com - http://blawgsearch.justia.com/category.aspx?catid=1892

Sick Leave Abuse and Discipline Q&A
By Way Great(Way Great)
But, before taking any action, you should consider whether you have any obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Most employers define excessive absenteeism as absences in …
Business Human Resources - http://business-human-resources-gw.blogspot.com/

Bloody Well Right
By trrish(trrish)
I had a terrible episode this spring and have been working part-time under the FMLA since then. I filed for disability because I just couldn’t imagine that I could keep doing my director job full-time. I have had increasing cognitive …
These Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty - http://trrishp.blogspot.com/

Presidential Election: who are you voting for?
By AtheistDeity
Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act: The FMLA covers only certain employees of employers with 50 or more employees. Obama and Biden will expand it to cover businesses with 25 or more employees. They will expand the FMLA to cover …
Philosophy Forum - http://www.philosophyforum.com/forum

HOW ON TOP OF THINGS IS JOHN McCAIN?
By ilovemylife(ilovemylife)
Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act: The FMLA covers only certain employees of employers with 50 or more employees. Obama and Biden will expand it to cover businesses with 25 or more employees. They will expand the FMLA to cover …
ilovemylife - http://ilovemylifebrothersandsisters.blogspot.com/ilovemylifesblog.html

Are you properly managing FMLA?
By Arshad Merali
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turns 15 this year and yet, there remain a number of organizations that are not prepared or properly set up to manage FMLA leave requests, or worse any potential audits. It is important to note that …
Workforce Consultant - http://www.workforceconsultant.com/
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By J Reezy(J Reezy)

FMLA’s 1250 Hour Eligibility Requirement is Absolute.
By elin@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that an employee is entitled to leave under certain circumstances, including a serious health condition that makes that individual unable to perform the functions of his or her job. …
Family and Medical Leave Act Articles - http://www.elinfonet.com/fedindex/10

Enhance Your Current Strategies with New Ideas from What Clients Look for in Hiring a Labor/Employment Lawyer
MarketWatch - USA
… FELA, defamation, sexual harassment, FMLA, reductions in force, discrimination, failure to hire, employment contracts, international labor law issues, …

Fmla
If company policy prohibits my taking another type of job while on leave can I apply for disability , or unemployment ? How am I going to provide f… (Replies: 1)
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Paula Mays: “Mommy Trap” Author: Supporting Families Not A Priority for McCain
By Paula Mays(webmaster@huffingtonpost.com)
In addition, the Bush administration has sought to make the Family Medical Leave Act, commonly known as FMLA harder for workers to use. The Supreme Court, aided by Conservative Bush appointees, has made it more difficult for women to …
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Sixth Circuit: Eligibility Determination for Intermittent Leave Begins with Each FMLA Year Regardless of when FMLA Absence Began
By Office of Priscilla Hapner(Office of Priscilla Hapner)
Today, the Sixth Circuit affirmed dismissal on summary judgment of an FMLA claim where the employee began intermittent leave on December 13 for chronic depression and did not return to work until January 15. Davis v. …
FYI: Central Ohio Employment Law Update - http://hapnerlaw.blogspot.com/

Human Resources Manager -0742
By hr@aspca.org (ASPCA)
Manage all workers’ compensation, disability claims and FMLA leave requests, in conformance with general ASPCA policy, performing necessary follow-ups with insurance companies and employees at Long Island City Location …
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Upcoming Webinars from eflexgroup
By rjoyner
October and November Series Upcoming Events Communicating to Gen X and Y HSA 101 FMLA eflexgroup free educational seminars! The compliance staff has developed several new seminars that we believe are valuable. …
Benefit Blog - http://benefitblog.com/

FMLA recert not complete at time of temination
By SlyGuy007F
I was terminated after my initial FMLA claim did not cover additional intermittent absences. I was asked by my company’s Absence Reporting Center to have my FMLA claim re-certified. At the time of my termination, my re-cert was not …
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In Philadelphia, only a handful of managers were l…
By Anonymous(Francine McKenna)
I looked up FMLA the morning that I suspected what my “scheduling” meeting was about and found that there is no FMLA protection for layoffs…only if your can prove that you were fired specifically for being pregnant. …
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Standards Are Standards
By Lou Michels
She sued under the FMLA, claiming that she had a bona fide medical reason for missing work. The USPS initially admitted that the plaintiff worked the required 1250 hours in the 12 months preceding her unscheduled absence, …
Suits In The WorkPlace - http://suitsintheworkplace.com/blogs/default.aspx

D. Md. Notes Split Re Burden of Persuasion in FMLA Context
By Split Circuits
12, 2008): Therefore, an employer that does not restore an employee returning from FMLA [Family Medical Leave Act] leave can avoid liability by … eliminated in a legitimate reorganization”). There is currently a circuit split on the …
Doe V. Friendfinder Network,… - http://blawgsearch.justia.com/search.aspx?q=Doe+v.+Friendfinder+Network,+Inc.+et+al&s=0&l=20&t=relevance

FMLA attorney reference guide updated
By fmlalaw
We’ve added two attorneys to our FMLA attorney reference guide:. DAVID G. SPIVAK Attorney at Law 9454 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 303 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 tel: (310) 499-4730 fax: (310) 499-4739 mobile: (310) 948-1004 david@spivaklaw.com …
FMLA law Family Medical Leave… - http://fmla-law.com

An Introduction to FMLA
By greatworkplace
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leain a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons. The employer may elect to use the calendar year, …
Where Great Workplaces Start - http://greatworkplace.wordpress.com

DAVID G. SPIVAK Attorney at Law
9454 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 303
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
tel: (310) 499-4730
fax: (310) 499-4739
mobile: (310) 948-1004
david@spivaklaw.com
www.fightdiscrimination.net

Robert E. Norman
Cheek & Falcone, PLLC
6301 Waterford Blvd., Suite 320
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
direct telephone: (405) 286-9573
direct fax: (405) 286-9683
main telephone: (405) 286-9191
rnorman@cheekfalcone.com

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Home Economics: Planning for Parenting
RH Reality Check - Washington,DC,USA
Other parents struggle of the eligibility requirements of the FMLA. You must have been employed at least 12 months or worked more than 1250 hours with an …

FMLA case dismissed against Eastman Chemical
Southeast Texas Record - Beaumont,TX,USA
She received the FMLA package for the leave in January 2006, less than two weeks before her another scheduled surgery. However, just a week later, …

HR Summer School: FMLA 103 Intermittent Leave Requests
By Molly DiBianca
FMLA 103, part of the HR Summer School Back-to-Basic Series, addresses the very hot topic of intermittent leave. Most HR professionals would agree that the FMLA’s intermittent leave is one of the most difficult types of employment laws …
Delaware Employment Law Blog - http://www.delawareemploymentlawblog.com/

FMLA case dismissed against Eastman Chemical
By Michelle Massey, Texarkana Bureau
9 opinion dismissing the case, Judge Ward wrote that Salmon failed to produce any evidence supporting her claims that Eastman Chemical violated the FMLA. In fact, the Judge wrote, that Salmon testified that she never had any problems …
Southeast Texas Record - - http://www.setexasrecord.com/

Fmla
By tmd1010
I live in Michigan and I am currently taking FMLA at my work and have had it approved. I only take off 1 hour a day 2 days a week and they allow me to adjust my lunch hour to 1/2 an hour vs. the hour I normally take. …
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News You Can Use: FMLA advice from the pros
By McLean(McLean)
Most managers in the audience were on hand to learn more about administrative issues like stemming FMLA abuse. Southard presented data suggesting upwards of 40% of benefit managers experience “extreme difficulty” in administering …
Benefit News’ Daily Diversion - http://employeebenefitnews.blogspot.com/