Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, there are specific provisions that an employer must follow when it comes to leave management, but it's not always that easy.

There are also state regulations, municipal laws and even individual corporate policies that also interact with FMLA. When all of these layers cross over each other, it can make leave management a challenge for many employers, says Tom Klett, client innovation leader at Aon Hewitt, a human resources consulting firm in Chicago.

This is especially true among larger employers, Klett adds. Large employers often have staff members throughout the country, and when those employees span across jurisdictions, the laws can change based on location. With varying leave laws, it can make managing one work force a difficult situation.  

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