10/09/2012
The only appropriate response to a pregnancy announcement is “Congratulations.” No smart aleck comments, no questions about family size, no wondering aloud how long the employee expects to be out. If the pregnant employee asks about leave, her boss should refer her to HR.
10/09/2012
Say you’re sitting with employees at lunch and one of them casually mentions that her parents are aging and in poor health. Does that informal chatter officially put your company on notice that the employee’s leave to visit her sick parents is protected under the FMLA?