Large medical practices and The Family Medical Leave Act

The Department of Labor posted a new publication called The Employee's Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act on its website (www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/employeeguide.htm). The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers with at least 50 employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an employee for births, adoption, foster care placement, or serious health conditions involving the employee, employee's spouse, child or parent. The new guide helps employees understand (1) who can use FMLA leave, (2) medical certification, (3) when the leave can be used, (4) FMLA benefits, (5) requesting leave, and (6) returning to work. Employees must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months, but it does not have to be 12 months in a row. Airline flight attendants and flight crew members are subject to special eligibility requirements.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.