Eligible workers can take unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons with continued health insurance.
Connecticut has an existing law that provides leave for employees who are victims of certain crimes. The law has now been expanded, effective October 1, 2010, to provide additional rights for employees who are victims of family violence. “Family violence” is defined as an incident resulting in physical harm, bodily injury, or assault, or a … Continued
Ohio has enacted a statute, effective July 2, 2010, providing protected unpaid leave for certain family members of military service members. Under the act, limited family leave is available when a service member has been called to active duty for more than 30 days or is injured, wounded, or hospitalized while on active duty. Key … Continued
Employee Larry Bernhard was diagnosed with neck cancer and took FMLA time off for surgery and radiation treatment. When his FMLA time had expired, he still needed about three more months to complete and recover from the treatment. His supervisor terminated Bernhard rather than extend the additional three months’ leave. The court held that the … Continued
Despite the fact that the Family and Medical Leave Act has been a part of the American employment landscape for 17 years, there are still many pitfalls for employers in administering FMLA. Two recent federal court cases bring home the lesson that even if an employee’s leave request is handled properly and all requested FMLA … Continued
In a recent FMLA case the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held that where an employee’s serious health condition caused her to be unable to perform her job despite intermittent FMLA leave, the employer had no duty to retain her throughout the duration of full leave entitlement. The employer’s termination of the employee prior to … Continued
The United States Department of Labor has announced a clarification regarding the FMLA definition of “son or daughter” as it applies to an employee entitled to take leave for the birth or placement of a child, to care for a newborn or newly-placed child, or to care for a child with a serious health condition. … Continued
“America’s families have evolved, so helping parents and other caregivers keep their jobs while balancing their responsibilities in the home is key to our long- term economic success.” So stated Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on July 10, 2010, announcing new Department of Labor initiatives addressing workplace flexibility. To address issues related to work/life … Continued
Employers often provide time off from work — even a leave of absence — for the death of a family member. But what if that lost family member is a dog or a cat? While it may not be a recognized condition for FMLA, for many employees, losing Fido or Fluffy can be a source … Continued
