According to the U.S. Department of Labor, FMLA complaints increased over 25% in 2002. Translated into dollars, violations cost employers almost 4 million dollars last year.Family & Medical Leave: A Federal/50-State Guideis an easy-to-use reference you’ll turn to over and over again. Not only does it contain interpretations of the Department of Labor requirements, you’ll also find it to be a handy reference for laws in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
Keeping up-to-date with FMLA requirements can be a time consuming and confusing task.Family & Medical Leave: A Federal/50-State Guide will help you implement leave policies with confidence. We’ve dedicated an entire chapter to the FMLA’s definition of an employer . Another chapter tackles the definition of an employee. You’ll find out when to grant FMLA leave, what records you are required to keep, and how to deal with the complexities of the Bermuda Triangle (ADA, FMLA and workers’ compensation). Sample policies and charts that compare federal and state FMLA laws make this guide the most comprehensive and informative available.
Topics Include:
- Background
- Employer
- Employees
- When To Grant FMLA Leave
- Notice
- Medical Certification
- Structuring FMLA Leave
- Benefits
- Reinstatement
- Enforcement
- Employment Records
- Other Policies and Laws
- Ten Common Employer Mistakes
- Sample Policy
- State Information
- Federal vs. State Comparison Charts
- United States Code Annotated
- Code of Federal Regulations
