Tag: leave of absence

FMLA virtual summit provides opportunity to speak with lawyers

By HR Hero Dec 8, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 8, 2008

On January 16, 2009, all employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will have a new batch of regulations to contend with. To help HR professionals prepare, M. Lee Smith Publishers offered its first-ever, FMLA virtual summit — a day-long event during which participants could watch online, listen on the phone, and […]

Managing Absences Related to Injury and Illness

By Northern Exposure Dec 4, 2007 Northern Exposure

Updated: Dec 4, 2007

by Daniel Pugen McCarthy Tetrault An increasingly difficult task for HR professionals is managing absences related to injury and illness. How far can you go to make an employee prove he or she is legitimately ill or legitimately able to return to work without restriction? The following are some tips to help your Canadian business […]