A Non-Obvious Issue In Dealing With Workplace Injuries

When it comes to workplace injuries, it's crucial that employers are aware of the laws from local to federal levels. In this post, Elijah outlines some important things to consider before facing a workers' comp situation.

Workplace injuries can trigger compliance requirements under multiple laws at the federal, state, and local levels. Some of the most common and costly mistakes by employers occur while attempting to navigate the intersections of these laws. Below are a few key takeaways on the interaction and overlap of workers' comp and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).*

Refresher on the applicable laws:

FMLA is a federal statute that applies to eligible employees of covered employers. We don't have time to go into the details, but you can read more here. As an overview, just know that (1) FMLA provides job protected unpaid leave for, among other reasons, an employee's own serious health condition, and (2) covered employers are prohibited from interfering