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By Lisa Berg, JD
Most employers send FMLA notices to employees via regular U.S. mail. However, in a game-changing decision, a federal appellate court recently ruled that sending these notices only by U.S. mail (without proof of receipt) may not be sufficient if the employee denies receipt.
Simply mailing a letter and placing a copy in your file may not be sufficient proof of receipt if an employee denies receiving the letter. This ruling is a wake-up call for employers that send FMLA notices via U.S. mail.
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