A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Leave of Absence Requests

We speak with HR and People Ops leaders all over the country, across all industries, at organizations of all sizes, and one thing we’ve learned is that no two organizations manage their leaves of absence quite the same. Furthermore, individual organizations often are often managing different types of leave inconsistently, exposing themselves to potential compliance… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Leave of Absence Requests

Consequences and Liabilities of Mishandling FMLA Tracking Internally

Since the invention of the “That was easy” button, never once has an HR or People Ops leader pressed it when having to internally track Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves. Between keeping tabs on certifications and notifications, hours used and dates moved, there’s a reason why you can’t spell FMLA without FML. Tracking… Continue reading Consequences and Liabilities of Mishandling FMLA Tracking Internally

An Employer’s Guide to Effectively Managing FMLA Leave

You can file this under “O” for “Obvious,” but managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is no walk in the park. The crucial piece of legislation is important for employees seeking to balance work and personal responsibilities, but it can be a complex and challenging process for employers to manage effectively.  Below we’ll… Continue reading An Employer’s Guide to Effectively Managing FMLA Leave