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Flu Covered by FMLA ( June 2001 )
The Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") allows a covered employee up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave because of a "serious health condition." Minor ailments are not covered by the FMLA. -
Eleventh Circuit Invalidates Family And Medical Leave Regulation ( January 2001 )
In a very controversial decision, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which governs Alabama, Florida and Georgi. -
Family And Medical Leave Roundup ( January 2001 )
The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers with 50 or more employees to offer up to 12 weeks of unpaid le. -
The Florida Employer ( April 2000 )
In this issue of the Florida Employer the following topics are discussed: Employers may have to reveal specifics of internal harassment investigations during litigation; Florida Supreme Court narrows definition of "marital status"; and court finds hotel sales managers exempt from overtime requirements. -
Are You Entitled To A Medical Leave Of Absence? ( November 2000 )
The California Family Rights Act ("CFRA") and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") provide eligible em. -
The How Long Must Employers Retain Employee Records? ( October 2000 )
Last month's bulletin addressed the need to retain various employee records. Since we received a couple e-mails ask. -
Did You Know!? Employers Are Obligated To Actively Inform Their Employees Concerning Rights and Obligations Under The Family and Medical Leave Act ( September 2000 )
While most covered employers recognize and understand their obligation to provide leave under the Family and Medica. -
Seven Deadly Sins Often Undertaken by Employers and How to Avoid Them ( March 2000 )
This article outlines the "seven deadly sins" undertaken by employers and how to avoid these mistakes. -
Dismissal of Employees on Extended Sick Leave ( April 2000 )
This article reviews Sarno v. Douglas Elliman-Gibbons & Ives, Inc. whereby the Second Circuit held that an employer did not violate the Family and Medical Leave act by dismissing an employee after an extended sick leave. This article reviews the background and implications of this decision on the FMLA. -
Courts Disagree on Employer Substitution of Paid Leave for Unpaid FMLA Leave ( January 2000 )
This article discusses the issue of employer substitution of paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave and whether an employer's mistake or inaction can determine an employee's FMLA eligibility.