Why does Intermittent FMLA leave cause U.S. employers so much pain - and money?
- 80% of HR managers said they had difficulties tracking intermittent leave.
- 57% said they'd run into problems determining if an employee actually suffered from a "serious medical condition."
- 39% said they'd had to grant intermittent leave requests they didn't think were legitimate.
That means the chance for abuse and slip-ups is not only high, but costly. This report is a FMLA crash course for managers offering real-world examples and advice for effectively handling the biggest challenges of intermittent FMLA leave.
| The Solution: | "Intermittent FMLA Leave: Taking Control of HR's Biggest Headache" |
Jargon-Free FMLA Guidance in 30 minutes:
- "Serious medical condition" - What is and isn't covered
- Subtle employee statements the courts say should trigger employer action
- "Continuing treatment" - Determine what qualifies for intermittent leave
- Absenteeism or legit intermittent leave? 10 steps to avoid abuse
- Reduce costly mistakes: Keys to get managers and HR on the same page
Jammed with proven ideas and methods, this fast-read executive report delivers actionable tactics you can use today to protect your company from mistakes and costly FMLA lawsuits.
FMLA refresher course for every manager's desk:
- Leave eligibility: Correctly setting the FMLA clock
- When to recertify? Navigate this tricky, but necessary task
- FMLA leave & FLSA: Handling pay for exempt and nonexempt employees
- Lay-offs and termination: When and how to fire a worker on FMLA leave - legally
"Intermittent FMLA Leave: Taking Control of HR's Biggest Headache" is a clear, no-nonsense plan any manager can use right now to ensure compliance with every aspect of FMLA intermittent leave rules.
Answers to tricky FMLA questions that trip up the savviest HR execs:
- 7 borderline FMLA scenarios: Ensure you make the right call
- Suspicious of FMLA abuse? How far can you can go to prove it
- FMLA certification: More than just a form with check boxes
- Balance employee rights and company needs - and avoid costly disputes





