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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Suspected Abuse of FMLA Leave: What Can be Done?

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The Family Medical Leave Act (the “FMLA”) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take 12 (and in some cases related to military service, 26) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Curing the ‘Friday and Monday Leave Act’ Blues: Addressing Increased Summertime Absenteeism and FMLA Intermittent Leave - Labor &...

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Employers don’t call the Family and Medical Leave Act the “Friday and Monday Leave Act” for nothing, especially this time of year. The allure of summertime fun in the sun can cause an increase in employee absenteeism,...more

Franczek P.C.

FMLA FAQ: What if the Doctor Refuses to Use the Employer's FMLA Medical Certification Form? And They Want to Charge a Fee for It?

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A couple of clients have asked me recently whether a health care provider can use his/her own medical certification form or “doctor’s note” to support the employee’s need for FMLA leave, or can we require the HCP to use the...more

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