ComplianceMay 30, 2026 03:008 min read

Can an Employer Deny FMLA Due to Short Staffing? (The Myth of 'Undue Hardship')

Panic over short staffing doesn't justify denying FMLA. Learn why operational hardship is a myth and how to avoid costly lawsuits.

For U.S. employers and small-business HR teams.

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