Tag: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Alcohol abuser creates dilemma for employer

By North Dakota Employment Law Letter Jun 15, 2014 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Caren W. Stanley Q We have an employee in a high-risk, safety-sensitive position who recently admitted to extreme alcohol abuse. We are now concerned that he, his colleagues, and our company are at risk because we can’t depend on his work. We’d like to discharge him, but we’re unsure of the legal risks.  A […]

The FMLA turns 20

By Diversity Insight Mar 17, 2013 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

On February 5, 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became the first legislation signed into law by President Bill Clinton. On February 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Act by publishing new FMLA regulations and holding a special event attended by President Clinton, former Secretary […]