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Federal court says technicality makes PWFA unconstitutional

A federal trial court in Texas dealt a blow to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Develop a process for extending FMLA leave

Employers need clear processes for handling requests for additional time off after employees exhaust FMLA leave.

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How to Wipe Out Fraud and Abuse Under FMLA

Following a step-by-step medical certification process can help employers combat potential FMLA fraud.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act adds intermittent-leave challenges

Employers with clear rules in their handbooks can require employees to give notice before missing a scheduled shift.

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Think twice before firing an employee for FMLA abuse

Employees can be fired for FMLA abuse, but you must follow your termination policy to the letter.

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Who qualifies as ‘family’ for FMLA purposes? It could be anyone

The DOL says almost anyone can qualify as a close family member under the right circumstances.

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One time you don’t have to give FMLA notice

If the employee has already taken FMLA leave several times the employer does not have to provide additional notice.

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Opioid crisis affects three out of four employers

Seventy-five percent of employers have been directly affected by opioids but only 17% feel extremely well prepared to deal with the issue.

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Beware presumptions about alcoholism

Doing or saying the wrong thing about alcoholism could violate the FMLA, the ADA or both.

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Alcoholism: Be prepared to accommodate it under both the ADA and the FMLA

The ADA and the FMLA may require employers to grant time off to workers with alcohol dependency.

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