JD Supra

Court Decision Raises FMLA Retaliation Standard: 3 Ways You Can Avoid Violations When Employees Request Leave

A federal appeals court recently raised the bar for employees who want to bring retaliation claims after they request Family and Medical Leave Act leave – but this doesn’t mean that employers should ...
JD Supra

Should Employers Use FMLA Medical Certification Forms for Non-FMLA Eligible Employees?

In recent discussions, a number of employers have advised us that they are providing the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) medical certification forms to employees who ...
Brandeis University

Family and Medical Leave Act

In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), it is the policy of the university to grant up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave (FMLA leave) to eligible employees during any ...
HR Dive

Mailbag: What are HR’s options after granting FMLA leave to a noneligible employee?

In HR Dive's Mailbag series, we answer HR professionals' questions about all things work. Have a question? Send it to [email protected]. Q: What happens if you go through the FMLA process — notices, ...
Brandeis University

Medical and Family Leave Programs

Brandeis has developed a set of comprehensive family and medical leave benefits that best support employees and their families. Employees may be able to continue to receive pay during an FMLA leave, ...