Should the U.S. Federal Government Mandate Family Medical Leave Policy for Companies With 25-49 Employees?

Authors

Sonja A. Irlbeck, University of Minnesota
Susan R. Madsen, Utah Valley UniversityFollow
Susan Nash, University of Minnesota

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

World Business Congress of the International Management Development Association (2000)

Publisher

International Management Development Association

Publication Date

12-2000

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Abstract

Employees and employers struggle with balancing work/family responsibilities. While the U.S. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been effective for some companies, it created burdens for others. The current debate whether to extend the FMLA to employees in companies with 25-49 employees has spawned U.S. studies and hearings to understand better both sides of the issue. This article reviews both sides of this critical issue, providing a history of the current act and references to international documentation and experts on the topic. The authors discuss possible amendments to the FMLA, as well as expansion of the legislation that will benefit families and businesses.

Recommended Citation

Irlbeck, Sonja A.; Madsen, Susan R.; and Nash, Susan, "Should the U.S. Federal Government Mandate Family Medical Leave Policy for Companies With 25-49 Employees?" (2000). Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications. Paper 321.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/marketing_facpub/321