Author comments The FMLA is a complex law, leaving most managers with more than a few questions about how to determine eligibility, track and apply leave, request documentation, and deal with benefits and reinstatement. Without a careful understanding of the law, even the most well-intentioned employer can find itself facing a lawsuit over an FMLA violation. This book explains these issues in plain English and covers some of the most common issues that managers are likely to face when receiving FMLA requests. "Useful to everyone trying to comprehend the issues and follow the rules." Booklist "Specialists in employment law, Guerin and England offer advice to employers and personnel officers on abiding by the US Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Their topics include an overview of family and medical leave, determining whether an employee is covered, leave for serious health condition, leave for a new child, how much time an employee can take, giving notice and designating leave, certification, managing an employee's leave, reinstatement, how other laws affect FMLA leave, and record-keeping requirements." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView "Essential Guide to Family and Medical Leave covers all of the latest changes to the FMLA, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as changes to state family and medical leave laws.

The book includes downloadable forms, including FMLA policy, notice forms, certification forms, and checklists." Savannah Jones, Editor, sirreadalot.