FMLA Laws: Understanding the Basics – Part 2
HR.BLR.com
In a webinar presented by BLR titled “FMLA Certification Help: How To Get Info When Employees and Doctors Are Uncooperative,” Francine Esposito, Esq., outlined some of the basics of FMLA laws. This article explains what qualifies as a serious health …

Employer Sued for “Exacerbating” Employee’s Medical Condition
Human Resources Journal
Employees often take FMLA (Family Medical and Leave Act) leave for an illness and/or any necessary surgery resulting from such illness. Others may be stressed at work from their boss’ conduct towards them. But can an employee claim that his/her …

FMLA leave doesn’t mean you can’t discipline
Business Management Daily
by The HR Specialist: Florida Employment Law on November 20, 2011 1:00am The FMLA was enacted to let workers briefly put their careers on hold to tend to pressing personal matters like illness, childbirth and adoption, eldercare and other covered …

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MAKOWSKI v. SmithAMUNDSEN, LLC
Leagle.com
Lisa Makowski, an employee of SmithAmundsen, LLC (“SmithAmundsen”), took leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) beginning just before the birth of her child and continuing after the birth. While Makowski was on leave, her supervisors …

State laws require employers to have disaster emergency plans
NewsOK.com
… health issue is exacerbated by the natural disaster (for example, if there is a power outage and the family member requires the use of powered medical equipment), the employee may also be entitled to leave under FMLA to care for that family member. …

FMLA – It’s not the Fix My Life Act | KARLA PORTER | Human …
People do not care about the terms of employment and want exceptions to the rules. It’s sad sometimes and sometimes it’s abusive but what FMLA isn’t is the Fix …
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