Employee Leave: Your 8 Biggest Problems Solved

If you feel stuck between letting absences spiral out of control and worrying about triggering lawsuits by improperly denying leave, you're not alone. Nowadays, managing employee leave has almost become a full-time job for HR and supervisors.

Every type of employee leave is different. Some leave requests involve difficult personal issues, while others can cause workplace morale problems. Plus, every state has different leave laws. The last thing you want is for your organization to end up in court because of easily avoidable leave issues.

And while every case is different, HR and supervisors have to apply a consistent leave policy - one that treats people fairly while keeping disruptions to a minimum. That's where Employee Leave: Your 8 Biggest Problems Solved can help.

The editors of The HR Specialist have compiled this Special Report to help you take control of the employee leave process. You'll discover how to treat your employees fairly while keeping disruptions to a minimum. You'll also get answers to your employee leave questions, like:

* How do I handle leave requests for religious holidays?
* What should we include in our vacation policy?
* Is there a way to stop sick leave abuse?
* Can I discipline a disabled employee for chronic absenteeism?
* How can I best manage intermittent FMLA leave?
* Should leave decisions be made by HR or managers?
* PDA, ADA and pregnancy leave - what are the do's and don'ts?
* What are the signals that someone's abusing workers' comp leave?
* And much more!

From improving your disability management to defining "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA and more, Employee Leave: Your 8 Biggest Problems Solved will keep employees at work and reduce your chances of being the target of a lawsuit.