When it comes to the holidays, FMLA administration can be most difficult -- both in terms of employee absences and how to calculate them. As I covered last month, the FMLA regulations provide very specific rules for calculating an employee's FMLA leave for a holiday or when the employer is shut down because of holidays or breaks.

Here's yet another resource to help you administer FMLA leave around the holidays -- a short podcast on the subject. Last week, in her weekly podcast, Stephanie Thomas of The Proactive Employer bombarded me with a ton of excellent questions about how employers should calculate FMLA leave, particularly around the holidays. Listen to the podcast here

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