The FMLA: Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act (Paperback)

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A superb treatise. I would recommend it to anyone as the definitive work in the area. -- Robert Gordon, Attorney, Ropes & Gray

I used this book to prepare for a presentation to HR professionals and it was extremely useful. -- Susan Brecher Esq., Director of Curriculum and Training Design, Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations Extension

Product Description

Passed in 1993, the Family And Medical Leave Act is the nation’s only comprehensive law dealing with the rights of employees to take leave when faced with serious medical conditions they either suffer themselves or which occur in their immediate families, or in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child.

Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act is designed to cut through the fog around the FMLA. Written in a straightforward, readable style, Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act is extensively annotated with supporting references and court decisions. Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act not only describes the requirements of the law in a logical fashion but also provides a variety of case studies illustrating the real-life application of the law.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Labor Relations Information System (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880607204
• ISBN-13: 978-1880607206
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #451,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, November 26, 2003

By	Sue Clark (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This is an awesome book! It is so easy to read and understand. It is written so that anybody can understand it; it's not full of hard to understand legalese.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog-eared book on my shelf, January 9, 2007

By	V. Biscay "V.Biscay" (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Part of my job is advising others on complex FMLA and ADA situations. I have a solid knowledge of the FMLA and still find myself referring to this book often (as recently as today). It is much more in-depth than the law itself with an abundance of citations. It goes a long way toward clarifying confusing parts of the FMLA and DOL regulations and noting where courts have made contradictory decisions. A bonus is that it comes with a CD that allows the book to be downloaded into a PC where searches can be conducted. The referenced court decisions are also available for downloading. It will keep its space on my bookshelf, without gathering dust.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of articulate criticisms of the flaws, October 18, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The FMLA: Understanding The Family And Medical Leave Act by attorney Will Aitchison is a compendium of articulate criticisms of the flaws in the complicated and questionably drafted Family And Medical Leave Act, as well as a detailed dissection and explanation of the act's purpose, applications, and meaning accessibly presented for both governmental policy mavens, corporate executives, and non-specialist general readers alike. Intended for employers and employees alike, The FMLA deftly describes legal terms of varying complexity in straightforward layman's prose, and gives a nod to common sense in helping readers understand the scope and ramifications of this important law. The FMLA is an invaluable resource which should be considered a core contribution to the reference collections of the legal, medical, governmental, and community advocacy organizations and groups.