Labor/Employment
Jun. 21, 2017
FMLA leave is not a magical shield
There's widespread misunderstanding among employees about the legal consequences and scope of FMLA, especially when it comes to potential liability.
There's much to admire about the Family Medical Leave Act. Enacted in 1993, FMLA provides job security to employees who need time off due to serious illness or to care for a family member.
A qualified employee can take up to 12 weeks unpaid leave per a 12-month period. The time can be taken as a 12-week bloc or in smaller increments, known as "intermittent leave."
Whether you are a chief executive officer or an entry-level hire, bad stuff happens in life ? accidents, illnesse...
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