The Continuing Complexity of the FMLA’s Return-to-Work Rules: What Employers Need to Know
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is federal legislation that gives eligible employees the right to take unpaid leaves of absence, including leave for an employee’s own serious health condition. Employees who qualify for FMLA leave may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave during any designated 12-month period. Upon return to work, an employee is “(A) to be restored by the...Read More
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Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit
By Matt Dunning Paid Family and Medical Leave Part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 established a tax credit for employers that provide paid family or medical leave to its employees. The credit is not limited to leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act but can also include payments made to employees on qualifying short-term disability. What is the credit? Employers...Read More
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FMLA Regulations Issued by the Department of Labor
On January 16, 2009, the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) regulations issued U.S. Department of Labor went into effect. This is the first major update since the FMLA was enacted over 15 years ago. Although the basic rights have not changed, Congress amended the FMLA to provide new leave rights relating to military family leave and also updated and modified certain other FMLA...Read More
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Employees Have No Absolute Right To Return To Work Following FMLA Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is federal legislation that gives certain covered employees the right to take unpaid leaves of absence in certain circumstances, including leave for an employee’s own serious health condition. Employees who qualify for FMLA leave may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave during any designated 12-month period. Additionally, the...Read More
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