The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is not being used as intended by the U.S. Department of Labor and is often used improperly. Employers are overwhelmed with determining eligibility and often are found misusing the medical leave. There are practices if implemented which can help to avoid misuse of the process.
After meeting with Human Resource representatives it has been determined a process for the reason the employee needs to use FMLA. The reasoning needs to be specific in order to determine if the act is being protected when the employee applies for a medical leave. It is felt that using the following guidelines can help to avoid misuse of the process. It is critical the employer follow the four main factors in granting the specific types
After meeting with Human Resource representatives it has been determined a process for the reason the employee needs to use FMLA. The reasoning needs to be specific in order to determine if the act is being protected when the employee applies for a medical leave. It is felt that using the following guidelines can help to avoid misuse of the process. It is critical the employer follow the four main factors in granting the specific types