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The Sixth Circuit discusses intermittent FMLA leave in Davis v. Michigan Bell Telephone Company, No. 07-1512 (6th Cir. Sep. 29, 2008).
Sixth Circuit holds that intermittent FMLA leave begins on the first occurrence of injury and extends to every other absence caused by that condition within a twelve month period. In this case, the company’s FMLA period ran on a calendar year, and therefore certification for intermittent leave which began in September 2004 covered only absences during 2004. Read More ›
Failure to Inform Employer About Extension of Maternity Leave Precludes FMLA Interference Claim
In Morr v. Kamco Industries, Inc., No. 3:07-CV-2046 (N.D. Ohio, Apr. 15, 2008), an Ohio federal court again emphasized the importance of communication between an employee on FMLA leave and her employer regarding her timetable for returning to work. Read More ›
U.S. Government, Ohio Increase Protection For Active Duty Servicepersons and Their Families
Recognizing the profound effect that the war has had on military families on the home front, Congress recently amended the Family & Medical Leave Act to expand the leave available to the family members of injured servicepersons. Read More ›
President Signs Bill Amending FMLA
President Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday, January 28, 2008. The NDAA, which goes into effect immediately, amends certain provisions of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Read More ›
How We Address FMLA/ADA/Other Leave Issues
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Alternative Dispute Resolution |
Sixth Circuit Decides Two FMLA Cases
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On Friday, September 28, 2007 and Monday, October 1, 2007, the Sixth Circuit handed down two decisions in which the Court interpreted the FMLA. |
FMLA Protected Absence Analysis
The following analysis is designed to help determine whether an employee's absence from work is legally protected by the Family & Medical Leave Act. Read More ›
Family & Medical Leave Checklist
What To Do -- When Workers Can't Work! Read More ›
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Deborah S. Adams is a member of Frost Brown Todd LLC and practices in the labor and employment law practice group. She represents management in the areas of employment discrimination and wrongful discharge.