FMLA
Posted on June 30, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care
Written by: Stephen W. Lyman
In an effort to reach out to employees who may not be aware of their rights for a leave of absence under the FMLA, the U. S. Department of Labor has set up a webpage that contains a great deal of helpful information. The information is contained in a downloadable 16-page booklet – “Need Time? The... READ MORE
Posted on April 10, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care
Written by: Stephen W. Lyman
Employers frustrated by employees who fail to report to work after their FMLA benefits have expired may be in luck! Earlier this year, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland held that an employer may terminate an employee who fails to report to work on his return-to-work date. READ MORE
Posted on February 29, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care
Written by: Stephen W. Lyman
Many employers use the U.S. Department of Labor’s model FMLA forms as the basis of their paperwork in granting FMLA leaves. Take a look at the top right hand corner of those forms. It’s very likely that it says the form expires on December 31, 2011 (or even earlier). In February the DOL issued... READ MORE
