Family and Medical Leave Act

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

There’s never a good time to get sick, or for a family member to get sick, but when it happens, legislation exists that grants employees certain rights to unpaid leave in order to deal with illness along with a variety of other personal situations. The Family and Medical Leave Act is designed to make sure employees can take the time off they need without negative repercussions from their employer. If an employee comes to you with an FMLA leave request, it’s essential to understand what you’re dealing with and how to handle it. What Is the FMLA? The Family and […]