1. MGMT 4030 - Managing Employee Reward Systems Family and Medical Leave Act (1993) Eligibility 1. Worked for at least 12 months 2. Worked 1250 hours/year 3. 50 employees at work site or within 75 miles 4. Highly compensated ‘ees ineligible Benefits 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during any 12 months health benefits continued during leave return to same or equivalent job

2. MGMT 4030 - Managing Employee Reward Systems FMLA (Continued) Circumstances for Leave Birth of child or adoption Care for sick child, relative Employee’s serious health condition FMLA Administrative Issues Small business - contingency plans Substitute accrued sick days for unpaid leave? What illnesses are serious enough to justify for leave? What constitutes equivalent job when job filled?

3. MGMT 4030 - Managing Employee Reward Systems Leaves in Other Countries Country Duration Paid Weeks (weeks) % Weekly Pay Canada 17-41 15 weeks/ 60% France 18 16 weeks/ 90% Germany 14-26 14 weeks/ 100% Japan 12 12 weeks/ 60% Sweden 12-52 38 weeks/ 90%