An employee informs you they need surgery and will be out of work for six weeks. This single event doesn't just trigger one HR process; it sets off a chain reaction across a landscape of complex federal laws. First, you have a request for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As the employee recovers, they may need workplace adjustments, bringing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into play. If the employee ultimately decides to leave the company due to their condition, ...
FMLA Return-To-Work Guidelines
If one of the employees needs to take time off work to care for a family member, you may be wondering what you need to do when they return. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees an employee's right to take time off work for family and medical emergencies. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year.