Grief Looks Different for Everyone; Bereavement Leave Should, Too

Although we as Americans seemed to have collectively agreed to #neverforget, occasionally I’ll com…

How Paid Family Leave Can Help Your Business

Paid family leave can have an upside for your business. When people feel needed at home, but can’t…

What Is a Leave Entitlement?

The term leave can refer to just about any type of time away from work, but it’s often used to des…

Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee who has high schoolers attending class remotely who are able to take care of themselves during the day?

Question Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee who has high schoolers attending class remotely who a…

For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed?

Question For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care i…

Back-to-School: Frequently Asked Questions about Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

With school already or soon-to-be back in session, employers have additional questions about leave u…

FFCRA Leave – Significant Rule Changes

By Kara Govro, JD, SPHR A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of…

How do we handle pay for an employee out on military leave?

Question: How do we handle pay for an employee out on military leave? Answer: There are two federal …

An employee has been called up to the National Guard. How do we handle their leave?

Question: An employee has been called up to the National Guard. How do we handle their leave? Answer…