Legal Traps to Avoid When Dealing with FMLA Requests

Posted on: November 19th, 2024 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

When employee files a federal Family and Medical Leave Act request to either deal with a health issue or care for a loved one, their employer is often put in a tight spot, particularly if the person serves a vital role in their organization. There are also a number of rules that employers need to […]

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New Guidance: Workers Can Take FMLA Leave in Hourly Increments

Posted on: April 11th, 2023 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued new guidance on the federal Family Medical Leave Act that has upended the notion of what qualifies as leave under the statute. Its Wage and Hour Division in February issued a guidance letter noting that employees with a serious illness may use intermittent leave under the FMLA to […]

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