03/31/2011
Under the law, an employee who takes FMLA leave is entitled to return to the same position he or she held when leave started or to an equivalent position. However, there are situations when employers can refuse to reinstate workers returning from FMLA leave—but only under limited circumstances.
03/31/2011
In an effort to add finality to cases, courts are beginning to enforce strict deadlines on appeals of unemployment compensation decisions. The lesson for employers: Pay attention to deadlines; submit appeals on time.