Tag: Family and Medical Leave Act

Military Caregiver Leave: When It Applies and When It Doesn’t
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Military Caregiver Leave: When It Applies and When It Doesn’t

I know my business is covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) because we have more than 50 employees, but I received…

Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee
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Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee

Our employee went on family leave on August 1 (for which she was qualified). Our outside leave administration company disallowed the claim due to the…

Last call for Leaves of Absence virtual seminar
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Last Call: Register for Leaves of Absence Virtual Seminar Now!

Managing leaves of absence can be complicated. Is paid family leave a protected leave of absence? Can an employee who calls in sick using their…

CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgeries
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CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgery

My employee is requesting California Family Rights Act/Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA/FMLA) leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because…

When Family Leave Time Ends, Other Protected Leaves May Apply
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When Family Leave Time Ends, Other Protected Leaves May Apply

We have an employee who is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave. She will exhaust this leave in one week. She has asked…

Granting Family Leave
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Use Caution When Granting Family Leave Before Employee Is Eligible

My employee wants to take 12 weeks off for child bonding, but he has worked for us for only 11 months so he’s not eligible…

Intermittent Family Leave May Include Transfer to Different Position
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Intermittent Family Leave May Include Transfer to Different Position

Can we transfer an employee to a different position if the employee needs to take intermittent FMLA/CFRA leave for his medical treatments? Yes, as discussed…

How to Track Family Leave When Workweek Includes a Holiday
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How to Track Family Leave When Workweek Includes a Holiday

We have an employee that is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA)/Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and will be using leave during…

Demystifying Pregnancy, Child Bonding Leaves Webinar
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Demystifying Pregnancy, Child Bonding Leaves Webinar

Roughly 420,000 babies are born annually in California — many of whom are born to those who work for employers across the state. Although news…

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Avoid Surprises by Checking in with Employee During Family Leave

Is there any requirement to notify an employee in writing when their federal and/or state family leave is ending? Employers are not required to provide…