FMLA

Post date: Nov 14, 2018 5:44:9 AM

The fall and winter months can be extremely difficult for employers when it comes to staff scheduling. Nothing in my experience complicates that more for my clients than when a request for a leave of absence (LOA) pops up. Many employers find themselves in hot water and out of compliance simply because they or a frontline manager/supervisor are ill-informed about the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or any applicable state-mandated act like the NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA). It is important that you provide the required notices to your staff and I advise my clients only one person should be your primary point of contact for your LOA matters. It is advisable to have someone versed in your company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all State, Federal, and now Local laws in some places. If there is any doubt outsourcing to a third party to draft and manage communication should be considered if there is a chance you may run afoul of any of these mandates as the fines can be costly and debilitating to your organization. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla