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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Holidays

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What do recent DOL opinions on FMLA mean for intermittent leave and holidays?

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The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows an employee to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid and job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. The FMLA also requires employers to maintain health benefits while an...more

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DOL Says Holiday Weeks Could Be a Potential FMLA Land Mine

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For many, Labor Day weekend represents the last bastion of summer. It also ushers in a season of holidays, celebrations, and shortened workweeks throughout fall and winter. However, employers that deal with the year-round...more

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What Retailers Can Take Away From Labor Department Opinion Letter on FMLA Leave and Holidays

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The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) has advised in an opinion letter on calculating Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave when employees take off part of a week during which a holiday falls that...more

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US Department of Labor Clarifies Calculation of FMLA Leave on Holiday Weeks

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The U.S. Department of Labor issued an opinion letter on May 30, 2023, clarifying how employers should calculate Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave taken by employees “during a week that includes a holiday.” The letter...more

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Department of Labor Issues Guidance on FMLA Leave during a Week with A Holiday

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Just in time for the summer holidays, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued an opinion letter providing guidance regarding calculating the amount of leave used when an employee takes federal Family and...more

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Do Holidays Count Against FMLA Leave? Wage and Hour Division Clarifies Whether Holidays Count Against an Employee’s FMLA Leave...

The United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently published opinion letter FMLA2023-2-A clarifying how to calculate the amount of leave used when an employee takes Family and Medical Leave Act...more

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Veterans Day And a Reminder of Employers’ Military Leave Obligations

On November 11, 2022, the United States will celebrate Veterans Day, an annual holiday honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The date was first recognized as Armistice Day, a holiday to celebrate the...more

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Veterans Day: Going Beyond Giving a Day Off

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The tradition of annually recognizing the courage and contribution of our veterans dates back to November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.  November 11th became a national holiday in 1938; employers...more

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Illinois Supreme Court Will Opine on District’s Ability to Restrict Sick Leave

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Last month, the Illinois Supreme Court granted a petition for leave to appeal the Illinois Appellate Court’s decision in Dynak v. Board of Education of Wooddale School District 7, 2019 IL App (2d) 180551, which held that a...more

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‘Tis The Season: FMLA And Holidays

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As we are in the heart of the holiday season, to avoid an unwanted gift from the Department of Labor, employers should ensure that they properly administer FMLA leaves taken during company holidays. Determining whether...more

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How Do Employers Calculate FMLA Leave Around the Holidays?

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It’s that time of year — my kids are already making changes to the fourth draft of their Christmas wish list, holiday music has been playing on my local radio station for four weeks now, and I’m just about ready to claim the...more

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It’s That Time of Year Again!

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It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s the season to be thankful and there are many holidays on the horizon. And it is also the time where we are overflowing with gatherings and activities for all our organizations and...more

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FMLA FAQ: Am I Required to Pay My Employee for Holidays Occurring During FMLA Leave?

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There must be something in the water, but several clients have asked me this week whether they are required to pay an employee for the Memorial Day holiday even though the employee was out on FMLA leave. ...more

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Happy Festivus...Uh, I Mean, Happy Holidays...And A Happy New Leave Year!

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Many years ago, on December 23, Frank Costanza introduced Festivus to us. Whether it was the Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength, or the aluminum pole, yet another Seinfeld episode had us in stitches. ...more

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A Couple Quick Tips To Fight FMLA Abuse Around The Holidays

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Have your employees' absences from work been a bit more frequent lately? And are you tired of the lame excuses they're providing? After all, there are only so many times your employee's dog can knock over the Christmas...more

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Useful Tips for Calculating FMLA Leave During the Holidays

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This year, both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Tuesdays. Many businesses will be closed during these mid-week holidays. Many other manufacturers often shut down for extended periods for retooling or for a more extended...more

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FMLA and Holiday Absences

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It is no secret that the holiday season can be stressful for many people. Depression and similar problems spike at this time of year and can increase the need for FMLA. This can sometimes be complex to assess over a holiday...more

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