Oftentimes employers are faced with the situation where employees have been granted Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to treat a serious health condition, which poses long-term restrictions and limitations. 12 weeks pass and the employee fails to return to work, therefore the employer terminates the employee under a “no-fault” attendance policy. Is the … Continue reading 7 Tips for Coordinating FMLA and ADA Leave
Month: March 2015
FMLA – DOL Revises Definition of Spouse
On February 25, 2015, the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Final Rule amends the regulatory definition of spouse under the FMLA so that eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages will be able to take FMLA leave to care for … Continue reading FMLA – DOL Revises Definition of Spouse