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Family and Medical Leave: How Should We Handle Employees Who Regularly Call in Sick on Short Notice?
8/8/2008
A few of our employees call in sick on a semi-regular basis with legitimate but unpredictable health issues relating to conditions like epilepsy and asthma. Is this time off covered by FMLA/CFRA? The employees can't give us much advance notice because their symptoms come on so suddenly. . . . more

Intermittent Leaves: Can a Worker Take Leave to Assist in a Grandchild's Care?
August 2008
Can an employee take an intermittent leave to care for a dependent child (under age 18) who is giving birth and then take time to assist in the care of the grandchild for doctor's appointments and the like? . . . more

Family and Medical Leave: Can an Employee Use Intermittent FMLA Leave for Fertility Treatments?
July 2008
We have an employee who wants to use intermittent leave so she can receive fertility treatments. Do we have to let her do this? . . . more

You're the Expert: How Can We Help Employees Return to Work?
June 2008
We need to improve our system to help employees return to the job as soon as medically possible. Can you share some tips on how to enhance our return-to-work program? . . . more

You're the Expert: How Can I Avoid Family Responsibility Discrimination Claims?
May 2008
I'm hearing more and more about "family responsibility discrimination," and I'm worried that employees will start suing under this theory. How should I treat workers who are parents and caregivers so I can avoid accusations of discrimination? . . . more

Time Off: Can We Require Employees to Provide Documentation of the Need for Leave to Spend Time with a Military Spouse?
May 2008
If an employee requests time off because his or her spouse is deploying for military service, can I ask for documentation to serve as proof? . . . more

Employee Leaves: What Should I Do When Managers Don't Want to Reinstate Employees Who Went Out on FMLA/CFRA Leave?
April 2008
We're having problems with people coming back from FMLA/CFRA leave. Two particular situations worry us. In one case, the manager says, "I've redistributed the work and there's no job anymore." And in the other, the manager says, "We've hired a temp who is much better--we don't want the person back." Don't we still have to restore the employees who want to come back? Help! . . . more

Domestic Partners: Do We Have to Give 'Kin Care' Leave to Domestic Partners?
April 2008
An increasing number of our employees are registering with domestic partners. Can an employee take kin care leave to spend time with his or her domestic partner? . . . more

Family and Medical Leave: What Do We Do with an Employee Who Doesn't Have Enough Hours for FMLA Leave but Might by the Start of the Leave?
March 2008
You'd think we'd have the FMLA figured out by now, but we have two issues that we don't know how to address. One employee has requested leave, but she hasn't yet worked 1,250 hours and hasn't been employed by us for 12 months. However, by the time the requested leave would begin, she would have been employed for a year but may or may not have worked the 1,250 hours. . . . more

You're the Expert: A recent question
January 2008
We have some people who may be abusing our Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies. We approved their going out on leave, but now we suspect they don't qualify. What do you do to identify and stop FMLA abuse? . . . more

Family Leave: Can I Fire Someone on Family Leave?
January 2008
Can I Fire Someone on Family Leave? . . . more

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September 2007
Can an employee take FMLA leave to care for a domestic partner? . . . more

Employee Fraud: What Can We Do with an Employee Who Lied About Having Cancer?
February 2008
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