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Remind bosses: Steer clear of comments about employees’ use of FMLA leave

02/28/2013

Some supervisors just can’t seem to resist offering “helpful” career advice to subordinates. But remarks concerning absences that are covered by the FMLA could be viewed as interference with a protected right, not good career advice. And that could spur a needless lawsuit if the employee is terminated.

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