Episodes
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“The Intersection of Worker’s Compensation Benefits and FMLA Leave” – Podcast No. 11
Administering worker’s compensation benefits in conjunction with FMLA leave can create issues that trip up even the most experienced HR professional. This month’s podcast addresses common issues that arise when worker’s compensation leave intersects with FMLA leave, such as: Can an employer run...
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“Can We Demote or Terminate an Employee During FMLA Leave?” – Podcast No. 11
One of the key elements of the FMLA is an employee’s right to return to the same or equivalent position when he or she returns from FMLA leave. This right of reinstatement is subject to very limited exceptions. However, what should an employer do when the employee’s performance deficiencies are...
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“Is March Madness Really A Serious Health Condition?” – Podcast No. 10
In this edition of our podcast, we discuss attempts to use the FMLA to obtain leave for travel and recreational purposes. We tackle questions including: Is visiting a faith healer considered medical treatment under the FMLA? Is an employee entitled to FMLA leave for a vacation with a seriously…
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Administering FMLA Leave for Pregnancy Issues – Podcast No. 9
In this edition of our podcast, we discuss how an employer should properly administer FMLA leave when it is needed for pregnancy-related matters or upon the birth of the child. We tackle common questions such as: Can an employer obtain medical certification of a pregnancy? Is intermittent leave...
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“OK, 12 Weeks Are Up. Can We Terminate Employment Now?” – Podcast No. 8
In this edition of our podcast, we discuss some of the issues that can arise when an employee exhausts his or her available FMLA leave – and why immediate termination may be a risky move. Listen to the podcast here.
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FMLA Military Family Leave Amendments – Podcast No. 6
In this month’s podcast, we analyze recent FMLA amendments that expand an employee’s right to take leave due to “qualifying exigencies” arising from family members’ military service, and to care for family members injured in the course of military service. The podcast also provides an overview of...
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“Can we require employees to take a light duty assignment in lieu of FMLA leave?” – Podcast No. 5
In this month’s podcast, we take a look at how light duty works under the FMLA, and explain what employers can and cannot require of employees. Listen to the podcast here.
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“Is it true that employers can’t contact a health care provider to clarify a medical certification?” – Podcast No. 4
In this month’s podcast, we take a look at the myth that employers cannot follow up with an employee’s health care provider to clarify or authenticate a medical certification. While there are still some important limitations, the new FMLA rules provide employers with some additional flexibility…
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“Do we really need to worry about the FMLA for short absences?” – Podcast No. 3
Many employers, as a matter of policy or practice, do not consider whether an absence may qualify as FMLA leave until an employee has been absent for more than three days (or even longer). In this month’s podcast, we explain why this may not be the best approach to managing intermittent FMLA…
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“Can we require a doctor’s note for each FMLA absence?” – Podcast No. 2
When an employee is certified to take intermittent FMLA leave for a serious health condition, can the employer require additional documentation, such as a doctor’s note, confirming that each absence was legitimately covered by the FMLA? If not, what can employers do to verify that employees are...
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