Employee who seemingly told work he would misuse FMLA leave still gets jury trial

The decision shows just how thoroughly a court may scrutinize an employer’s handling of intermittent Family and Medical Leave ...

CSX Worker’s Use of FMLA Leave for Mixed Reason Draws Bias Trial

CSX Transportation Inc. is headed for trial over whether firing an employee for skipping work because his children were ...
Gigwise

What FMLA Means for Workers in Creative and Non Traditional Careers

Work does not look the same as it did years ago. Many people now earn a living through creative or non traditional roles.

DOL clarifies FMLA’s stance on travel time, school closure in opinion letters

While the Family and Medical Leave Act protects time spent traveling to appointments, it does not encompass stops for other ...
JD Supra

DOL Clarifies That FMLA Paid Leave Substitution Rules Apply When Employees Receive State or Local Paid Leave Benefits

As more states implement paid family leave programs, employers increasingly are faced with questions about how these state programs interact with Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) regulations. A ...
JD Supra

Lessons From the Seventh Circuit on Relying on FMLA Certifications and Requiring the Use of Paid Leave

A recent May 2025 opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit warns employers that they may not be able to rely strictly on a health care provider’s certification under the Family ...
Decluttering Mom on MSN

Dad says his employer threatened to fire him if he missed one more shift - even with a sick child at home

A father who says his boss warned he would be fired if he missed one more shift to care for his sick child is not just ...
HR Dive

Back to Basics: Do the FMLA’s location-based qualification rules really matter?

Editor’s note: The Back to Basics column serves as an accessible way to understand employment law. If you’re new to HR (or just need a little refresher), follow along as the HR Dive team speaks with ...