Employer Rights and Responsibilities Regarding FMLA Leave

Employers can:

• Request certification and recertification (every six months or sooner under certain conditions)
• Require employees to schedule planned medical treatments to minimize workplace disruption in accordance with labor law.
• Temporarily transfer the employee to an alternative position (same pay/benefits) that better accommodates recurring absences. For an HR Generalist, managing these transfers is a key part of human resources compliance.

Be aware! Transfers must not be punitive or reduce benefits. Note: This is an excerpt from our FMLA Training & Certification Program.