Written by Carl Bosland, author of the authoritative A Federal Sector Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act & Related Litigation, FMLA Basics simplifies this complex area of the law by taking readers through each step of a typical request for FMLA leave. Straightforward explanations and practical advice on how to remain in compliance make this book ideal for mangers, supervisors, attorneys, and those involved with FMLA administration. Book contents include:
- Overview of the FMLA in the Federal Sector—including the four federal sector variants of the FMLA and the seven critical questions to determining whether leave is covered by the FMLA
- Determining Which Variant Applies—including discussion of employees of the Executive Office of the President, Congressional Employees, and Title I and Title II employees
- Determining Whether the Employee Made a Timely and Adequate Request
- Determining Whether the Employee is Eligible for FMLA Leave
- Determining Whether the Reason Provided for Leave is Covered by the FMLA
- Employer Notice Obligations
- Requests for Supporting Documentation—including the circumstances under which employers may require employees to substantiate their request for FMLA leave
- The Amount of Time an Employee is Entitled to Take
- How FMLA Can Be Scheduled
- The Intersection of Paid and FMLA Leave
- How Health and Other Benefits are Handled During FMLA Leave
- Agency Responsibilities for an Employee’s Return to Work
- Agency Record Keeping Requirements
- How the FMLA Interacts With Agency Leave Policies
- FMLA Enforcement
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A detailed table of contents is also included.
Also available as a .pdf file on a CD-ROM or as an ebook for instant download.
160 pages.
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