‘Burdensome’ FMLA process may be interference, court says in SC Johnson lawsuit

The company had outsourced leave administration to Prudential, where the employee alleged it was “almost impossible to get ...
HR Dive

Salesforce sought to create ‘negative record’ of employee out on FMLA leave, lawsuit claims

Employers invite legal risk when they make termination decisions involving employees who have taken or are in the process of ...
JD Supra

11th Circuit Reminds Employers to Provide Injured Employees with FMLA Rights Separate and Apart from the Workers’ Compensation Process

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit determined that an employer could be found liable for violating the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) when it failed to provide ...
Purdue University

Operating Procedures for FMLA Leaves

An employee will notify their supervisor and Human Resources of the need to request FMLA leave as soon as possible. If the leave is foreseeable, the employee will give at least 30 days’ advance notice ...
HR Dive

Workers can use FMLA to reduce their hours indefinitely, DOL says

Employees may use Family and Medical Leave Act leave to reduce their work hours indefinitely, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday in an opinion letter. The agency’s Wage and Hour Division ...
The National Law Review

Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Need for FMLA Leave

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Travel Time for FMLA Medical Appointments and Telework Accommodations for Disabilities: Two 2026 Developments Employers Shouldn’t Ignore

In 2026, managing employees can feel a bit like being an air traffic controller. Some employees are coming and going for medical appointments, ...
Bow Doin Polar Bears

FMLA for Managers

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave in a rolling 12-month period. To be eligible the employee must ...
Purdue University

Human Resources announces new process for requesting FMLA, PPL for Purdue, Purdue Global, PARI employees

Human Resources is offering a new and more efficient way for Purdue employees (including graduate staff), as well as Purdue Global and Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) employees, to request ...
UMass Lowell

Faculty Family & Medical Leave Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The following list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is designed to address questions that often emerge for faculty who are contemplating applying for family or medical leave. The document has been ...
SF Station

The Ultimate Guide to the FMLA to ADA transition: Strategies to stay compliant and successfully manage this process | Webinar

Name of Event: The Ultimate Guide to the FMLA to ADA transition: Strategies to stay compliant and successfully manage this process | Webinar Details: This webinar provides an overview of areas in ...
The National Law Review

Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Needing FMLA Leave

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