"Could you elucidate on the nuanced [criteria/requirements/standards] that an employee must comprehensively satisfy to be deemed eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Could you also expound on the specific [documentation/verification/evidence] that must be submitted to bolster the legitimacy of such a leave request, and detail the formal procedures for submission and review of these materials?​Furthermore, could you delineate specific [situations/scenarios/instances] where an employer might harbor doubts regarding the authenticity of an employee's FMLA leave? In these potentially contentious scenarios, how should an employer [address/manage/navigate] these situations? Please consider both the legal and ethical implications, as well as the potential impact on workplace dynamics and employee morale. ​And finally, could you provide examples of best practices, legal precedents, or company policies that could serve as a guide in handling such situations, while ensuring compliance with FMLA regulations and fostering a supportive work environment?"

"I am in the process of drafting a [FMLA/leave] policy for my company, and I would like [specific examples/guidance] on how to ensure it is compliant with both federal and state laws, as well as our company culture. Furthermore, can you provide [best practices/tips] on how to effectively [communicate/educate] this policy to employees, and how to [regularly/review] and [update/revise] it as needed?"

"How can I [efficiently/accurately] [track/record] an employee's intermittent FMLA leave, and what [recordkeeping/reporting] requirements should I be aware of? Additionally, can you provide guidance on how to handle [substitutions/reassignments] for employees on FMLA leave, and what [benefits/compensation] they are entitled to while on leave?"

"What are some common [misconceptions/errors] employers make when it comes to FMLA compliance, and how can I [proactively/preventatively] [address/mitigate] these issues in my company? Furthermore, can you provide [examples/scenarios] of how these compliance issues can [lead to/escalate into] legal disputes or [reputational/financial] damage for the company?"

"Can you provide examples of how [small/large] companies in [specific industries/geographic locations] have [successfully/struggled with] managing their FMLA compliance, and what lessons can be learned from their experiences? Additionally, can you provide [insights/analysis] on how the [emerging/trending] FMLA issues or changes in the [political/legal] landscape may impact my company's FMLA compliance, and how to [prepare/adjust] for them?"