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An Organization's Responsibility To Its Employees, Susan R. Madsen
An Organization's Responsibility To Its Employees, Susan R. Madsen
Susan R. Madsen
Defining and deciding the responsibility of business organizations to provide and assist employees with work-family programs and initiatives is a current critical issue that has ignited controversy during the past decade. The author argues that work-family programs should be a part of every organization and should be linked to benefits to the employer. She argues that training and educating business leaders about work-family options and benefits is a better solution than continual legislation. Discussions include organizational responsibility, the increased need for these programs, work-family programs and services, benefits and suggestions for the employer, and finding a solution through shared responsibility.
Should The Federal Government Mandate Family Medical Leave Policy For Companies With 25-49 Employees?, Sonja Irlbeck, Susan R. Madsen, Sue Nash
Should The Federal Government Mandate Family Medical Leave Policy For Companies With 25-49 Employees?, Sonja Irlbeck, Susan R. Madsen, Sue Nash
Susan R. Madsen
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 …