FMLA Insights - Guidance & Solutions for Employers

Two recent federal appeals court decisions highlight the importance of providing employees with clear, accurate information about their FMLA rights. First, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently held in Kobus v. The College of St. Scholastica, Inc. that a painter employed by the college could not prevail on his FMLA claims because he failed to return a completed medical certification form confirming that he had a serious medical condition. The court focused on the fact that the college's policies and the plaintiff's supervisor clearly advised the plaintiff of the certification requirement.  On the other hand, the U.S. Court of... More