07/06/2009
The state legislature is considering a bill that would require all employers to provide up to 12 weeks of paid time off so employees can tend to very ill family members or take care of newborns or newly adopted children.
07/06/2009
FMLA rules say employers are required to let their workers know about the law and how to go about requesting FMLA leave for a serious health condition. Ignoring a leave request could amount to “interference” with the employee’s right to take FMLA leave. Make sure all managers and supervisors know how to handle medical call-ins so that a potential FMLA request doesn’t get lost.