Tag: Leaves One

Family Leave Missteps That Can Get You Sued

By Denise Rand Nov 28, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

On Wednesday, we looked at 5 common situations that can get you sued over the mishandling of family leave. Today, 4 more—plus an invitation to a 1-day California-specific event that will get all of your trickiest leave questions answered once and for all.

FMLA: Are You Required To Accept a Provider’s Certification About an Employee’s Fitness To Return To Work?

By Denise Rand Nov 3, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (and its state counterpart, the California Family Rights Act) imposes a variety of restrictions on how an employer can handle an employee’s medical leave, including a requirement that employers accept an employee’s healthcare provider’s certification about his or her fitness to return to work.