What are an employer's options when an employee resigns while on FMLA leave?

A question about an employer's options when an employee resigns while on FMLA leave is answered. Under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, employers are required to maintain an eligible employee's coverage under any group health plan while the employee is on leave. In addition...

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Published inHRMagazine Vol. 59; no. 12; p. 18
Main Author Yost, Edward
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria Society for Human Resource Management 01.12.2014
Subjects
Employees
Employers
Employment
Family & Medical Leave Act 1993-US
Group health insurance
Resignations
United States > US
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Summary:A question about an employer's options when an employee resigns while on FMLA leave is answered. Under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, employers are required to maintain an eligible employee's coverage under any group health plan while the employee is on leave. In addition, employees on FMLA leave are entitled to reinstatement after they complete their protected leave. After the employee has submitted a letter of resignation or some other formal notice of his intent not to return to work, FMLA regulations state that the employer is no longer required to maintain health benefits (subject to COBRA requirements) or to reinstate the employee.
ISSN:1047-3149