An indispensable guide to respecting employees' rights and protecting your business interests.The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law with a noble purpose: To help employees balance the demands of work and family.But the FMLA can be difficult to apply in the real world, especially when other laws -- such as workers' comp statutes or state leave laws -- also come into play. Any misstep can create needless frustration for both managers and employees.Fortunately, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave provides all the information and forms you need to comply with the FMLA. It answers vital questions, such as:Who qualifies for leave? How much leave can employees take?What are the employee's --and the company' s --notice obligations?What are a companys 'obligations to an employee on leave?How can a company minimize disruptions?The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave also includes a CD-ROM packed with checklists, forms and worksheets, as well as audio dialogues that show how to communicate effectively with employees who need to take leave.Let The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave help you meet your legal obligations to employees, while also meeting your company's needs.*The CD-ROM is not included with the digital version of this book. AUDIO is not avaialble in the ebook only in the CD-Rom in the print book