Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Leave
Recently introduced legislation would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain situations.
FMLA
Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Goes Into Effect Today
The new paid parental leave benefit for federal employees officially goes into effect today. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.
FMLA is the Best Option for Federal Employees Facing a Premature Return to the Office
As federal agencies gradually bring federal employees back to work in their offices, what options do these employees have if they do not feel safe?
Will Your Pay Be Affected When You Return to Work?
Will new safety measures when returning to work at the office impact your paycheck or time at work?
Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in effect now. These are some common questions and answers for federal employees surrounding the new law.
Alphabet Soup and FMLA Abuse
Supervisors must ensure compliance with FMLA law while also preventing leave abuse by employees. These are some tips to help navigate the process.
Did You Know that Federal Employees Can Request Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation?
Federal employees can request different types of leave as a reasonable accommodation. These are some of the scenarios and how they can protect your job.
Federal Employees’ Right to Use FMLA Leave
FMLA requires agencies to allow qualifying federal employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per calendar year for certain events.
No Paid Sick or Annual Leave. What About FMLA Leave for Excepted Employees?
How does FMLA leave work during a government shutdown for excepted employees? The author offers some details.
FMLA: The Marriage Penalty
Congress enacted the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 1993 to allow employees the time to balance their career requirements and to attend to their own serious health issues. What impact does the recent Supreme Court ruling on DOMA have on FMLA?
