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  • The “integrated employer” test is based upon established case law arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As FMLA’s legislative history states, the definition of “employer” parallels Title VII language defining a covered employer an…
  • To explain to an employee what FMLA is, try DOL's guide at http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/employeeguide.pdf If an employee fails to return requested medical certification (or recertification) and there is no evidence that it was not practicable for hi…
  • A lawyer gets in a taxi in Washington DC and strikes up a conversation with the driver.The driver says "I am offering a 'lawyers' special' today for all my passengers that practice law.""What is a 'lawyers' special?" asks the passenger.The driver sa…
  • Hello Donna-Texas does not have a state FML law applicable to private employers. If you are a private employer in Texas with 50 or more employees, the federal FMLA will apply. The federal FMLA applies to leave to care for a spouse, son, daughter, or…
  • Employee eligibility is determined (and notice must be provided) at the start of the first instance of leave for each FMLA-qualifying reason in the applicable 12-month period. All FMLA absences for the same qualifying reason are considered a single …
  • Hi Tracey: The first thing you should consider is whether the sick day last week falls under the original reason for FMLA leave (i.e., the serious health condition for which the employee was certified) and whether he is entitled to additional leave …