How Do You Start An Employee Communication Channel That Keeps You In FMLA Compliance?
Communication is vital in all aspects of FMLA, from determining eligibility to “serious medical condition” certification An employee starts the process by asking for FMLA leave. FMLA guidelines do not require that an employee says any particular words when asking for FMLA leave. It’s important to realize that the burden is always on the employer to try to determine whether or not the leave requested is one for which an FMLA leave should be granted. Asking triggers the FMLA eligibility questions. You have 5 days to respond. Check your HR files to make sure they have worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months, they have 12 months of work in the last 7 years, and your comapny has 50 employees in a 75 mile radius If the answer is yes to the FMLA eligibility questions, give them the FMLA certification forms. They have 15 days to respond FMLA guidelines say that certification must be provided within fifteen days after it’s requested. When companies make their requests for certification, tell t
