Overtime and the FMLA Leave Entitlement

The complexity of administering leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) should not be underestimated. This can be particularly true when calculating leave entitlement and usage for an employee who is using FMLA on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis.

Most HR professionals know that, in general, the FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during any 12-month period. When an employee requires a block of time off, the 12-week leave entitlement is fairly straightforward. Read Full Article

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