Q: “How do I offer additional time off to a new employee who is not eligible for FMLA but who suffers from migraines? We are exploring an adjusted work schedule through the ADA. Can she can have any protection under the FMLA even though she hasn't been on the job long enough? If we allow her to continue to take unpaid time off, that will become a violation of our sick leave policy. How do I help this employee in a way that will provide her with protection from being fired due to her excessive absenteeism?” – Arvis, Wisconsin
How do we help an employee who falls outside the scope of the FMLA?
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