FMLA and Sometimes Y

Post date: Feb 06, 2017 8:58:7 PM

There isn't a month that goes by where we don't see or hear of FMLA abuse from either the employer or employee perspective. The Family Medical Leave Act and the NJ Family Leave Act work in conjunction to protect both employer and employee. So why the confusion on both sides that end in messy court cases? Putting the additional components of the ADAAA aside for just a moment most of the problems we have encountered revolve around communication. There is a failure to communicate from the employee to the employer and vice versa and more times than not it boils down to trust. As an employer, have you cultivated an environment where your employees feel free to speak with you about familial needs? Elder Care and Dependent Care issues account for more than 70% of the workforce, yet less than 50% of employers offer a flexible work schedule to address these needs. On the flip side there are employees who try to abuse the system and its rightful intentions and employers must be protected from their illegal actions. So what do you do? Our team of professionals can walk you through the appropriate training and policy development to adhere to the law while managing your workforce.