Tag: qualifying exigency

Deterring Intermittent FMLA Leave Abuse

By Federal Employment Law Insider Nov 6, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Nov 6, 2009

by Susan M. Webman and Burton F. Fishman of Fortney & Scott, LLC The new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, while not a panacea for the long-standing problem of employees using FMLA rights as an excuse to take leave on an intermittent and, at times, seemingly irrational basis, do offer some help in […]

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 […]