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FMLA Leave: Military Caregiver Leave

By Federal Employment Law Insider Sep 4, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Sep 4, 2009

by Susan M. Webman and Burton F. Fishman Fortney & Scott, LLC Last week, we looked at the similarities and differences between traditional Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and the new qualifying exigency military FMLA leave. This week we look at military caregiver leave. The rules for employer coverage (employing 50 employees within […]

Military FMLA Leave: Qualifying Exigency Leave

By Federal Employment Law Insider Aug 28, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Aug 28, 2009

by Susan M. Webman and Burton F. Fishman Fortney & Scott, LLC Employees already eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with family in the military are entitled to two new forms of FMLA leave benefits — qualifying exigency (QE) leave and military caregiver leave (MCL). The rules for employer coverage […]