HR Chat: Job Protection

You have an employee on their twelfth week of FMLA leave with the birth of their child. When they went on leave, the employee indicated they would like to return to work after the FMLA was exhausted, however, they have not communicated any update since that initial conversation. You don’t want to run afoul with FMLA, but their role is significant within the company, and you need a replacement immediately for their position if they do not return. How long do you need to protect their job?

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance is complex and can be costly to employers who make mistakes. With your ASK HR subscription at myHRcounsel, our employment attorneys help you navigate the nuances of HR compliance issues with confidence and ease.