Ask the Expert: FMLA ‘Fitness for Duty’ Requirements Explained
When a person sees their doctor for a condition approved under FMLA, is the doctor required to specify that the visit is covered under FMLA on the return to work slip?
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Boomerang Employees: Coming Back Around Again
In yesterday’s Advisor, we saw how to encourage employees to come back to their former jobs. Today we’ll see what you need to look out for when it comes to “boomerang employees,” plus an infographic with the survey results from Accountemps®. The concept of boomerang employees was explored in one of BLR’s articles written by […]
The Risk (Assessments) and Rewards of Wellness
By Heidi Bowman In yesterday’s Advisor, Heidi Bowman, senior vice president and general manager of Weight Watchers® Health Solutions, presented key components to wellness success. Today, Bowman discusses risk assessments and the wellness bottom line.
FMLA Interference: Discharging Employee Proves Risky Business
By Meghan Siket, JD Employers are prohibited from interfering with, restraining, or denying the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any right granted to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You are also prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employees for exercising or attempting to exercise any FMLA right.
Determining FMLA Eligibility: Minimum Service Requirement
This article series highlights the requirements for determining Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility. The last installment focused on the three-prong test used to determine FMLA eligibility.
‘I was not told there would be math’
Saturday Night Live has made invaluable contributions to American humor, but the best may be the show’s political parodies. Chevy Chase was famous for mocking Gerald Ford’s clumsy reputation (undeserved, for sure, considering Ford was a standout athlete). Dana Carvey practically built a career mimicking George H.W. Bush, and Phil Hartman had Bill Clinton down […]
Is Unlimited Time Off the Answer?
The phrase “time off” can put a smile on the face of almost anyone with a job. When you place the word “paid” before it, the smile gets broader and the daydreaming begins. There is another word that, when included at the beginning of the phrase, may be the most powerful yet. That word is […]
Preventive Care Problem: Less Than Half of Insured Adults Utilize Available Measures
When Cigna Corporation concluded its Preventive Care Survey of insured employees, there were a few results that were surprising and concerning. Perhaps the most shocking was that only 45% of respondents knew that they should have an annual checkup—but 85% knew that their pets should!
Improper Distributions Lead to $1.73 Million Settlement for Healthcare Provider
A federal judge has ordered an Illinois home healthcare provider and two of its officers to repay a total of $1,736,339 to the Alliance Home Healthcare Inc. Profit Sharing Plan.
Weaving Wellness into Your Organization
By Heidi Bowman Wellness programs can give a big boost to your organization’s health—literally, figuratively, and financially. In today’s Advisor, Heidi Bowman, senior vice president and general manager of Weight Watchers® Health Solutions, has tips for success.