Managing an employee’s request to take unpaid family and medical leave in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and coordinating it with your organization’s other leave policies—not to mention other federal and state laws that may apply—can present a significant challenge for many human resources managers. However, a review of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) regulations governing the relationship between FMLA leave and other leave benefits can help clarify this process.
 
The law says …
 
According to federal laws and regulations, an employer generally has the right to ...