While the FMLA was created “to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families,” many employers struggle to establish ways to battle misuse and abuse. What can HR professionals do to curtail unnecessary FMLA leave while supporting employees who take the leave they truly need? Discover who is taking leave and have conversations with those employees, including suspected abusers of leave.
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The Disabled Workforce: Curbing FMLA Abuse
By Rachel Shaw, MBA, President, Principal Consultant, Shaw HR Consulting
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