http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/ Where HR Professionals Seek Answers Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:31:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-18022 Caitlin Thu, 06 May 2010 01:45:57 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-18022 Check back often, tommy! We post 5 days per week!~ Caitlin Check back often, tommy! We post 5 days per week!~ Caitlin

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-17840 tommy Wed, 05 May 2010 20:21:55 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-17840 Just wanted to say I really liked the post. You have really put a lot of energy into your posts and it is just awesome! Just wanted to say I really liked the post. You have really put a lot of energy into your posts and it is just awesome!

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13864 Caitlin Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:41:41 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13864 Hi Ann! Thanks for bringing up an excellent point. Of course, every insurance policy is different, but in many cases the employer may not have the option to continue the employee's group health insurance coverage when the employee has been out for more than 12 weeks. For companies with more than 20 employees on group insurance, COBRA then kicks in. In many states, the state mini-COBRA would apply to an employee who is no longer able to work. HTH, and thansk for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin Hi Ann! Thanks for bringing up an excellent point. Of course, every insurance policy is different, but in many cases the employer may not have the option to continue the employee’s group health insurance coverage when the employee has been out for more than 12 weeks.
For companies with more than 20 employees on group insurance, COBRA then kicks in. In many states, the state mini-COBRA would apply to an employee who is no longer able to work. HTH, and thansk for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13862 Ann Davis Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:51:52 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13862 I have one additional comment to this. Our company is located in Wisconsin. The above is all very true - however, I was surprised to learn that most insurance companies have an "Active Employee" clause that states the insurance will end after the FMLA period. So...if the employee is out over the 12 weeks, the insurance must be cancelled. If the employee returns within 6 months, most companies have the policy their insurance will be reinstated with no penalties. I have one additional comment to this. Our company is located in Wisconsin. The above is all very true - however, I was surprised to learn that most insurance companies have an “Active Employee” clause that states the insurance will end after the FMLA period. So…if the employee is out over the 12 weeks, the insurance must be cancelled. If the employee returns within 6 months, most companies have the policy their insurance will be reinstated with no penalties.

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13852 FMLA law Family Medical Leave Act update, Latest cases on FMLA Law : FMLA Law News Update July 16, 2009 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:10:08 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/07/15/fmla/#comment-13852 [...] FMLA Human Resource Blog By Caitlin If an employee does not qualify for FMLA can we terminate their employment for missing [...] […] FMLA Human Resource Blog By Caitlin If an employee does not qualify for FMLA can we terminate their employment for missing […]

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