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Lisa on Migraine
Tuesday, November 03 2009
They are trying to make it as hard as possible for employees who really need FMLA to use it! This is from HR Daily Advisor website.
How to Halt 'Pattern Absence' Abuse Under FMLA
Topic: Leave Policy/Compliance
Once employees are certified for intermittent FMLA, the Monday-Friday absence pattern begins, and there's nothing you... Read more
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Lisa on Migraine
Monday, November 02 2009
I get so angry everytime I read a story like this. Better information needs to be given to employers and better training for human resource employees as well as managers and supervisors so they don't assume everyone is abusing intermittant leave. For them to supposedly "fix the problem", the policies they put into place can make family life... Read more
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Lisa on Migraine
Friday, October 09 2009
Ok sooooo, I saw a new neurologist, Dr Merkey, and I took the big step to see a psychiatrist. I was avoiding the second one for a long. Since depression and migraines are comorbid, meaning that they are interrelated I was hoping the neurologist/headache specialist I saw would alleviate some of my pain and in turn some of the depression would go... Read more
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Lisa on Migraine
Monday, September 28 2009
So, for those who have read my last share posts you know that I decided it was time to start over with new doctors, a new primary doctor and a new neurologist. I also took the step to apply for unemployment since I was fired in July due to my migraines. I do like my new primary doctor. I made him the primary for the rest of my family!! My new... Read more
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Lisa on Migraine
Friday, September 11 2009
Yesterday I met my new primary care doctor who will have to refer me to any and all specialists. He took his time learning my history, used a computer notebook with other doctor's test results I had brought already scanned in to talk to me about. All and all I think it was a successful first visit....I think I will keep him! I also made an... Read more
