HR Dive

Employee who seemingly told work he would misuse FMLA leave still gets jury trial

The decision shows just how thoroughly a court may scrutinize an employer’s handling of intermittent Family and Medical Leave ...
JD Supra

FMLA abuse: 5 things this employer did right

An employer who terminated an employee after he took intermittent FMLA leave for diabetes won its case, and recently won again on appeal. According to both courts, the employee appeared to be trying ...
The National Law Review

Detecting FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Abuse

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
JD Supra

Employee fired over conflicting FMLA medical reports

Administering and policing Family and Medical Leave Act requests means reviewing medical reports submitted by employees in support of their absences. When something looks fishy about an FMLA medical ...
HR Dive

CSX Transportation allegedly punished employees for using FMLA leave on holidays, weekends

CSX did not respond to a request for a comment prior to press time. Except for military caregiver leave, which is 26 weeks, the FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 workweeks of leave in a ...