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FMLA FAQ: How Long Can An Employer Rely On A Second Or Third Opinion Under The FMLA?

We have become more aggressive on suspected cases of FMLA abuse and, as a result, we have sent a greater number of employees for second and third opinions after they turn in medical certification. Once we have received the...more

3/26/2013 - FMLA Medical Certification Requests Medical Leave

Court Rules That Third Party Administrators Can Be Held Liable For FMLA-Related Violations

Employers often outsource to third party administrators the task of managing their FMLA processes. Under this model, the TPA handles FMLA requests, paperwork and approvals instead of the employer's human resources or...more

3/19/2013 - FMLA Hiring & Firing Human Resources Professionals Medical Certification Requests Medical Leave PHI Termination Third-Party Tortious Interference

How Can Congress Improve The FMLA? Let's Count the Ways...

Over the past month, as we recognized the 20th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, advocates for employees and employers have been clamoring for changes to the Act. ...more

3/7/2013 - FMLA Medical Certification Requests Medical Leave Paid Leave

The FMLA Turns 20 Today; The DOL Celebrates With Curious Survey Results About The Use Of FMLA

Happy 20th Birthday, FMLA! On February 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, making it the very first piece of legislation he signed into law as President. ...more

2/5/2013 - DOL FMLA Medical Leave

An Employee Requests And Is Denied Vacation Leave But Later Takes FMLA Leave For The Same Time Period. What Recourse Does An...

This scenario is all too familiar for employers: shortly before Christmas, your employee requests vacation leave for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Due to seniority or the employee's last minute request for time off, her...more

1/8/2013 - FMLA FMLA Abuse Medical Certification Requests Medical Leave Termination Vacation Leave

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