GROUP BLOG: Intermittent Family Medical Leave — A delicate balance of rights

The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) has been in effect for more than 20 years. It has undergone several updates in recent years including an extension of additional benefits to military families, airline flight crews and in certain instances equivalent benefits to same-sex spouses. However, the concept of intermittent FMLA still remains a mystery to most employees and even many employers. Both parties have obligations under the statute and finding the right balance may be the key to preventing misunderstandings that could lead to unnecessary litigation.

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