Medical Certification Requests, Medical Leave

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

by Jeff Nowak | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 3/26/2013

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

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

by Jeff Nowak | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 3/19/2013

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

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

by Jeff Nowak | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 3/7/2013

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

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

by Jeff Nowak | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 1/8/2013

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

New California Disability Regulations to Become Effective December 30

by Morgan Lewis on 12/28/2012

California employers should take action promptly to ensure compliance with new state disability and pregnancy disability regulations. On December 26, California's Office of Administrative Law approved new disability...more

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

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

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

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

New California Disability Regulations to Become Effective December 30

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