A School Administrator's Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act is a comprehensive, yet practical, reference for information and guidance to comply with the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It provides school administrators with the latest information to ensure that school policies and practices are up-to-date and it helps to manage leave and avoid costly legal violations. This guide includes school-centered examples and best practice recommendations. It will be of...
This guide is an ideal resource for school administrators in private and public schools who administer Family and Medical Leave Act programs. With the recent development of new case laws and the rise in FMLA claims, it will help schools and districts avoid costly violations.
Expanded Contents VPreface XXVIntroduction 1Schools as FMLA-Covered Employers 33Employee Eligibility 67Covered Family Members 118Covered Conditions 141Notice Requirements 200Documentation Requirements 253Leave Amount and Scheduling 298Paid Leave Substitution 341Maintenance of Employment Benefits 358Return to Work from Family and Medical Leave 378Record-Keeping Requirements 438Coordination of the FMLA with Other Employee Rights and Benefits 452Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Remedies 478FMLA Poster 535FMLA-USERRA Memos 537DOL FMLA Fact Sheets 541DOL WH-380: Medical Certification Form 547DOL WH-381: Employer Response to Employee Request for FMLA 553Index 557About the Author 571