The Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA) is the law drafted with the objective of facilitating the employees to take leaves in case of any kind of personal or medical emergency. The act safeguards the interests of the employee and no discrimination of any kind or rights denial can be done with him or her. Workplace retaliation is also considered unethical in this situation.
The various advantages of FMLA are:
Media interprets the impact of FMLA in organization in positive light. Through the implementation of FMLA, the company tries to portray the paternalistic side of the organization. Employees feel valued and related with the company. In turn the employees will not hesitate to walk an extra mile for company’s benefit. This practice also enhances the employer brand of the company and makes it more attractive for potential recruits of the company. Competitive edge of the company is maintained in the industry and its overall performance gets improved.
How media interpret the impact(s) Family Medical Leave Act in an Organization?
The 1993 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) mandates at least three months of maternity leave for working women. Prior to 1993, thirteen states had their own version of this law in place, but you do not know the exact dates. You are interested in the impact of maternity leave on birth weight, which is a measure of infant health. You have individual level data on birth weight, along with state and year identifiers, and demographic information, such as the mother’s...
Research the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on the Department of Labor website. Read Fact Sheet #28 Family Medical Leave. Summarize the Act and discuss information that you found surprising.
The Family and Medical Leave Act applies to: a. companies with 15 or more full-time workers. b. companies with 50 or more employees. c. companies with 100 or more employees. d. any company engaged in interstate commerce.
1. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 is seen as providing much-needed flexibility and security for families and workers. Others think that it places an unnecessary burden on business. Yet another opinion is that the act hurts women, who are more likely to ask for leave, and shuffles them off to a low-paid “mommy track” career path. In your opinion, what are the likely consequencesoftheact?Youcanadoptoneoftheviewpoints just expressed or develop another. Explain your answer. 2. How do you know a selection...
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, a covered employer is required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12 month period due to all of the following with one exception. Which is the exception? Care for spouse, child, or parent with serious health problems The birth and care of a child Marriage or termination of marriage of the employee The placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care A qualified individual...
Another professional mandate to work with families is offered in A) most colleges of education B) the Code of Ethics C) the handbook of most programs D) the Family Medical Leave Act
How can I present a persuasive argument as to whether the employee leave granted by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) represents an undue burden on employers required to comply with the act?
1.To avoid permitting a key employee to take family or medical leave, an employer must show that the leave would cause “substantial injury” to the employer. True False 2.Luke takes temporary family leave from his job at Metal Works Corporation to arrange for child care and deal with financial and legal matters when Nancy, his spouse, a U.S. Marine on active duty, is deployed overseas. On Luke’s return from the leave, Metal Works must a. do nothing. b. reimburse him...
The USA is among the worst of all nations when it comes to mandating family leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. 1. What are the benefits (developmental, social, economic, etc) for the family and society of a government- or business-sponsred plan to provide leave for family members? 2. What can you find out about the current state of the family and medical leave Act(FMLA), as it was introduced to Congress in December 2013 and already well-established in...
Collect two policies on EEO, sexual harassment, or family and medical leave from two different employers in your area. How are they similar (or different)? Which aspects of the policies support the appropriate law?