HRDA Shorts: What Advice Do You Have for HR Leaders About the New Absence of Leave Requirements?

To qualify for FMLA leave, individuals have to be employed by a covered employer for at least 12 months and also experience a qualifying circumstance (caregiving responsibilities or serious health conditions). Sharell Thomas-Hodge, Total Rewards Director at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, shares tips and best practices for handling an employee’s request for a leave of absence.