In a recent survey, nearly half of human resources professionals said potential or suspected employee abuse of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) makes administration of the regulations difficult – especially when it comes to intermittent absences.
In the survey, conducted by the nonprofit WorldatWork, 42 percent of the 450 HR professionals polled said that suspected or potential abuse of FMLA leave tops their list when it comes to concerns about the act. Thirty-eight percent of those polled said inadequate notification of leave by employees is a top concern, and 28 percent cited intermittent leave tracking difficulties.
The survey was conducted by the human resource firm in February and March following the announcement of the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed changes to the FMLA. The regulations, enacted in 1993, allow qualified employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for the birth or adoption of a child, the care of a sick child, parent, or spouse, or the care of an employee's serious illness.
To read more about the survey, click here.
Written by Jenny Cromie, certified human resources specialist (CHRS)
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