An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?

Answered by the HR Experts Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, a similar state family and medical leave law, or both. He may also be...

Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder

Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...

Federal Law Alert: Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations

Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and sometimes those hours need to be paid....

Does taking FMLA intermittently affect an employee’s full-time status or eligibility for health benefits?

No. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is clear on this point. You must maintain the employee’s coverage under any group health plan with the same conditions as if the employee had not taken leave and been continuously working full time during the entire leave...

An employee called out a few days ago by leaving a message with some vague information about being ill and hasn’t followed up since. Can we consider this a voluntary resignation and start the termination process?

Most likely not. There are many reasons why your employee might not have been in contact since leaving the original message, and since they mentioned illness, there’s a good chance their absence is protected by law. Potential protections come from the federal Family...

New Hampshire Law Alert

New Hampshire Adds Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs Effective August 13, 2024, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from taking adverse action against volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for reporting late to work...