Research and Surveys

As FMLA litigation increases and implementation becomes more complex, problems associated with unscheduled and unplanned "medical" leave continue to escalate. Work coverage for questionable unscheduled absences on an intermittent basis (by hours or even minutes) has raised morale issues and has been especially challenging in industries where vital services and safety issues are at stake.

Executive Summary: 2008 National FMLA Survey

2008 National FMLA Survey

2007 SHRM Survey Brief: FMLA

Benefits and Costs of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993: A Consumer Welfare Perspective (February 2007)

Assessing the Cost of the Family and Medical Leave Act (February 2007)

SHRM Weekly Survey on FMLA and Paid Leave (January 2007)

SHRM Weekly Survey on Leave Administration Challenges under FMLA (Nov. 15, 2006)

SHRM Weekly Survey on Leave Administration Challenges under FMLA (Nov. 7, 2006)

Additional Resources

• CCH data on Rate and Cost of Absenteeism
• 2006 Mercer Survey Report on Health, Productivity and Absence Management Programs
• 2003 SHRM FMLA Survey
• Talking Points on the FMLA Issue

Click here to contact the Coalition regarding questions you may have on FMLA research or call the Coalition at 703-535-6352.