Family and Medical Leave Act

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that has been established to protect employees. It details the history and interpretation of the Act and discusses compliance and liabilities associated with the Family Medical Leave Act. The paper also looks at STOP Domestic Violence, a program component of Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. and their compliance with the FMLA.

Table of Contents:
Family and Medical Leave Act
An Overview
Compliance
Recent Amendments
Liabilities
Reward and Recognition Systems
STOP Domestic Violence
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"According to Connell and Congiu (2007), it may be difficult to develop a reward system that recognizes performance and attendance, yet does not violate FMLA regulations. For example, several lawsuits have been filed pertaining to the payment of monetary bonuses when an employee has taken a FMLA absence. According to the decision returned in Sommer v. The Vanguard Group, an employee who has taken a leave of absence under the FMLA must receive the same bonus if all requirements were met prior to taking such leave. Therefore, a company cannot discriminate or retaliate against an employee who has taken a leave of absence. However, if the employee has not met the specified requirements, the employer is not obligated to issue the bonus compensation."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Connell, D. and Congiu, M. (2007). Designing a bonus plan that rewards attendance and productivity without violating the FMLA. Employee Relations Law Journal, 32 (4), 76- 86. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from EBSCOhost database.
• Gobeo, D. (2009). The new FMLA: what employers should expect. Employee Benefit Plan Review, 63 (7), 4-5. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from EBSCOhost database.
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• Phillips, G. (2008). News from the home front: family and medical obligations expanded. Tennessee Bar Journal, 44 (6), 28-29. Retrieved January 13, 2009, from EBSCOhost database.

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