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Employees Giving Notice of FMLA Requests
On appeal, the Third Circuit reversed this holding with the Court stating that the Plaintiff’s “verbal” notice was sufficient to entitle him to a claim under benefits through the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), even if he had not followed the Company’s policies...

The FMLA and Indiana
I was asked a while back if in Indiana is it mandatory for an employer to pay employee while offon medical leave through the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).First, the FMLA is a federal law...

The Federal Court held, employees strange behavior can put employers on notice for required FMLA
In October 2007, the Federal court held that in the context of the Family and Medical Leave Act; direct notice from the employee to the employer is not always necessary. In the context of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), either an employee’s inability to communicate his illness to his employer or [...

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, issues a primer on FMLA notice requirements
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, issues a primer on FMLA notice requirementsSource: Adjunct Law Prof Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/Reproduced with permission...

Congress Adds FMLA Rights
In somewhat of a surprise move, on December 14, 2007, Congress amended the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to add two additional reasons for applying for FMLA leave.  One provision adds that FMLA can be taken for a “qualifying exigency” arising from active duty in the armed services...

Feeling "Stressed Out" Insufficient Notice of Need for FMLA Leave
Feeling "Stressed Out" Insufficient Notice of Need for FMLA Leave Source: The FMLA Blog - http://federalfmla.typepad.com/fmla_blog/ Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved by Carl C. Bosland, Esq...

Constructive Discharge
How intolerable conditions can yield claims for constructive discharge