Find out everything you need to know about the FMLA with Nolo's book The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave. Inpatient Care A condition that requires inpatient care—in other words, an overnight stay—at a hospital, hospice, or residential care facility qualifies as a serious health ...
The article provides insights on qualifications of the Family and Medicine Leave Act (FMLA) leave in the U.S. It looks into the decision of the 8th Circuit Court in the case, Miller v. Nebraska Dep't of Econ. Dev., that a family member having inpatient or home care may only be entit...
Does Workers’ Comp Qualify for FMLA? If you suffered an injury at work that will require you to take time off, you may qualify for both workers’ compensation and FMLA. For example, you may have suffered a concussion on the job that makes it impossible for you to perform your usual tas...
Employees who qualify for FMLA and also have a condition that qualifies for workers' compensation may be asked by their employers to use FMLA leave to cover their absences from work. Employers have a duty to notify employees that their FMLA leave will be used during a worker's compensation le...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a labor law requiring large employers to provide employees with unpaid time off for family/health issues.
The birth of a child qualifies an employee for leave within the first year after the child is born, and the same applies to adoption, or placement for adoption or foster care of a child within the first year. Intermittent Leave You must take all of the leave at once for the birth or...
Who qualifies for a leave of absence? Qualification for a leave of absence depends on employment duration, part-time or full-time status, and legal requirements. For example, part-time team members may have limited eligibility based on company policies. ...
With flu season here, know what FMLA covers. (cover story)The article provides information on whether the influenza or common cold can reach to the level of serious health condition that qualifies for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave in the U.S....
The change in status also means that the surviving spouse qualifies for the unlimited marital deduction when inheriting the estate of the deceased spouse. It also gives same-sex couples the benefit of the portability provision of the federal estate-tax law. In effect, that means the unused port...
What Is FMLA - Family and Medical Leave Act? FMLA is a federal labor law that requires employers of a certain size to give employees unpaid leaves or time off if they experience serious family health concerns. Employers are also guided by the FMLA as it provides time and resources for famil...