Tag: Family and Medical Leave Act
Medical Certification Important for Workers’ Comp Claim Absences
We have an employee with an active workers’ compensation claim. We agreed with the employee that he would work a normal 40-hour-per-week schedule with...
Intermittent Family Leave May Include Transfer to Different Position
Can we transfer an employee to a different position if the employee needs to take intermittent FMLA/CFRA leave for his medical treatments?
Yes, as discussed...
How to Track Family Leave When Workweek Includes a Holiday
We have an employee that is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA)/Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and will be using leave...
Employees May Use Sick/Family Leaves for Designated Person
My employee requested time off to care for her neighbor who just had surgery. Do I have to grant her request?
Although a neighbor previously...
Avoid Surprises by Checking in with Employee During Family Leave
Is there any requirement to notify an employee in writing when their federal and/or state family leave is ending?
Employers are not required to provide...
Mental Stress Leave: Time with Employer Among Eligibility Factors
During the past two years, we’ve had several employees claiming they are dealing with depression and anxiety/stress. Can they file for leave under the...
Absence Due to Workers’ Comp Injury May Qualify for Family Leave
I have an employee who was injured at work, and his doctor put him on leave for the next three months. The employee filed...
Many Factors to Consider When Employee Asks for More Leave Time
Our employee has used up all of her federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, but called today to request an extension of...
American Rescue Plan Act Brings More Financial Relief
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), creating a third stimulus package since...
CFRA Expansion Complicates Leave for Furloughed Employees
We have furloughed an employee. This employee now wants to take baby bonding leave after the birth of his child. Is the employee’s job...
