Oct. 2, 2010

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FMLA Claims Are Up, FMLASource Offers Employers Help

Claims related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have increased by more than 10 percent this year, according to a report by FMLASource, an affiliate of ComPsych Corporation.

FMLASource reviews, approves, processes and tracks leave requests with the oversight of legal staff, helping organizations reduce the amount of absences while complying with the complexities of the Act. FMLASource also integrates with ComPsych GuidanceResources, including comprehensive EAP and work-life services.

The company said the top reasons for FMLA absences – personal illness/injury, caring for a child, and caring for an elderly relative – can be addressed by an EAP/work-life program. When applicable, FMLASource refers employees to these services to reduce the length of the absence and speed return to work.

According to the FMLASource, this practice, as well as tighter controls and thorough monitoring and documentation processes, have resulted in a 40 percent average reduction in overall FMLA absences for FMLASource customers.