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  • Our policy states to report all injuries no matter how small immediately failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. We expect our ee's to follow this even if they have a splinter. Our Safety Manager may do minor first aid otherwise they …
    in Untimely injury reporting Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • This website may help [url]http://www.aera.org/membersonly/library/workers_comp.htm[/url]
    in Work Comp Codes Comment by lnelson November 2003
  • FMLA & PFL are run concurrent and PFL does state that unused vacation up to 2 weeks can be applied prior to receiving the 6 week payout benefit. What about after the 6weeks they still have 4wks left. Could remaining PTO be applied? x:-/ 12 wee…
    in Here's a good one... Comment by lnelson September 2004
  • I agree that you should not charge the points for this instance and that you should confront the ee upon their return and inquire if the absences where FML related. If they say, yes. Inform the ee that it is the ees responsibility to notify the E…
    in Investigator? Comment by lnelson July 2004
  • Would the ee have met the requirements for FMLA 1 yr and 1250 hrs? Need alittle more info. Lisa
    in Change employment status? Comment by lnelson July 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-18-04 AT 12:05PM (CST)[/font][br][br]You termed the ee but not due to gross misconduct he will most likely receive UI and your company will be charged. Anytime an ee is awarded UI your company is ch…
    in FMLA Unemployment Insurance Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • I agree with BSA count it towards FMLA. As for the Forum I agree it has been very quiet...sssshhhhhh xI-)
    in How would you handle???????? Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Agree with Denise. I also have an ee with migraine on FMLA...Nothing you can do if certified.
    in Migraine-out a week? Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Thanks for the reply Don D. - My only problem I am seeing is the POSSIBILITY of ADA becoming an issue although from what I have observed and others in his dept. it is not a life altering case of migraines. It may be a continuous health problem. Is i…
    in EE 12 weeks almost up... Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-09-04 AT 06:55PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Hatchetman - I sent him a letter on 6-7-04 certified and just received a call from him. He is now asking if we can extend the leave to the beginning of July. I …
    in EE 12 weeks almost up... Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Initially he was on intermittent leave then "apparently" put on temp disability by his doctor, I have no documentation on this but it was approved by us. His FMLA began in March he will have used all his allotted 480 hrs on June 15. His doctor has …
    in EE 12 weeks almost up... Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Don D & marc - I think the 2 of you have just qualified. :DD Lisa
    in Weird Situation Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Mushroom - Check out Recertification thread may help to answer this question due to the intermittent status.
    in certification due date Comment by lnelson June 2004
  • Thanks Don D - I just needed some reassurance. Lisa
    in EE keeps questioning others ... Comment by lnelson May 2004
  • Marc - The thing is I did go over all the FMLA things with him. I think he is wanting someone to tell him he no longer has a job or something to that effect. We hired a temporary person to do his job while he is on leave and I personally informed…
    in EE keeps questioning others ... Comment by lnelson May 2004
  • Don D. - Thanks for your reply and as I stated in my original post I was venting about the rock band thing, sorry. Another questions I have is that this particular ee has a constant problem showing up to work on time he has been warned several tim…
    in Migraines - Qualify for FMLA Comment by lnelson April 2004
  • LindaS - The paperwork was submitted timely the ee misplaced them then 2mths later requested them again and has fulfiled the date requirement set forth in my letter to him. At the time of my knowledge of the illness he was given the first set of F…
    in Migraines - Qualify for FMLA Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • On Short Term and Long Term DI doesn't it depend if it is a voluntary plan meaning the ee pays the premium? If that is the case as long as the ee continues to make the payment the DI will be in effect. Although you can only enroll into a DI plan thr…
    in FMLA and Disability...HELP!! Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-24-04 AT 11:23AM (CST)[/font][br][br]SMace - Normally I agree that an ee should be put back to work in any capacity but from the sound of this ee's injury I would not chance the possibility for furth…
    in Intermittent leave legally required?? Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • Since it is a work related injury and sounds serious I would follow what your attorney stated and have him off work until he receives a return to full duty. Unless of course you have modified work that will not cause more injury to the ee. Does …
    in Intermittent leave legally required?? Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • Thanks Popeye, Don D. & LindaS - I am forwarding another set with the stipulation that it is the second time and specifing dates to return and failure to do so will result in FMLA being denied and any absences being counted under our attendance …
    in FMLA paperwork....AGAIN Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • "*Employee hired 10/02. *Goes on maternity leave 9/03. *Returns in 10/03 - six weeks off (one year and 11 days after hire date). *March 2004: Employee inquires on the "remainder" of her maternity leave - specifically the additional six unpaid weeks…
    in FMLA After The Fact Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • Depending on the amount of time the ee is reguesting. I would grant the unpaid leave but would not apply it towards the FML. I would also want a specific date of return and appropriate documentation from dr. for release back to work. Lisa
    in FMLA Dilemma Comment by lnelson March 2004
  • An employer covered by FMLA is any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce, who employs 50 or more employees for each working day during each of 20 or more calendar workweeks in the cur…
    in 50 or more employees Comment by lnelson February 2004
  • I am in agreement with HR... the person who filled the position, filled it until this ee returns, but you can offer the new ee the other shift if you desire. Lisa
    in Equivalent positon, yes, but the same shift? Comment by lnelson February 2004
  • I agree with Marc it is hours worked so vac, sick, etc are not counted.
    in HELP AGAIN! Comment by lnelson February 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-23-04 AT 06:15PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Once you are notified you can term effective that date. I would notify the ee(in writing) that his/her resignation is accepted and effective on __________ date.…
    in resignation during fmla leave Comment by lnelson February 2004
  • Mushroom - I had a similar situation where the ee was off work for a long period of time but, we were able to term stating the position needed to be filled and we could no longer hold his position. At a later date the ee was offered a different p…
    in Terming after 12 weeks Comment by lnelson January 2004
  • djf- So are you saying that an ee wants too be guaranteed a position for 16 wks because they may have 4 wks of vacation/sick leave that they want to tack onto FML. Or is FML starting after the vacation/sick time is taken. Sounds the same to me. I…
    in FML-Use of Vacation Personal Time as part of Leave Comment by lnelson November 2003
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-18-04 AT 07:14PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Popeye - Would it be possible to e-mail me a copy of your notice of entitlement rights & EE responsibilities. Just did a search and found this. Thank You.Tha…
    in FMLA Paperwork Comment by lnelson March 2004