Understanding Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a U.S. law that requires covered employers to provide employees with protected, unpaid leave for certain medical and family reasons. Yet, many Americans are unsure of the ways in which FMLA could make a significant difference in their ability to meet parenting or caregiving responsibilities as a working person. Join Torchlight host Stefanie Boucher for a conversation with Teri Weber, a partner and Senior Vice President at Spring Consulting group and subject matter expert on employee benefits and absence management programs, including FMLA. In this episode, you’ll learn about: •FMLA basics, including who is eligible to use FMLA and what criteria must be met; •How to talk to your employer about using FMLA to meet medical or family needs; •What to do if you’re getting resistance from your employer; and, •More! About Our Guest: Teri Weber is a partner and Senior Vice President with Spring Consulting Group. She has over 15 years of experience in health and welfare plan strategy, design, and implementation. In addition, she is a subject matter expert on absence management programs, including disability, family medical leave, and leave of absence tracking. Her areas of expertise have allowed her to work with diverse employers and vendors to streamline processes and programs to meet the needs of both employers and employees. Teri holds a BS from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts.

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Understanding Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an episode from Eldercare Illuminated by Torchlight.

This episode is 42:22 long.

This episode was published on May 10, 2022.

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