HR Chat: FMLA Requirements

You currently have an employee who serves as one of your store managers. The employee recently took time off due to a medical issue, which has left us short-staffed, given their managerial role.

If our business does not meet the employee threshold to qualify for FMLA coverage, are we still required to hold their managerial position? What would be the best course of action for us to take in this situation, both legally and operationally?

When managing employee leave, it’s best to do so with guidance from the attorneys at myHRcounsel. Before making any decisions regarding the employment of this individual, we can help you make the best decision to protect your business.