FMLA regulations require employees to provide notice of leave to employers. Those seeking leave for the first time do not need to reference the FMLA but must provide sufficient information to demonstrate it is necessary. Recent court cases illustrate the need for employers to reevaluate leave request processes and provide clear guidance on criteria that substantiates requests.
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By Lana L. Rupprecht, Esq., Director, Product Compliance, Matrix Absence Management, Inc.; Marti Cardi, Esq., Vice President, Product Compliance, Matrix Absence Management, Inc.
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