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DOL Issues Final Regulations Implementing the 2009 FMLA Amendments

by Lavon Ammori, Megan Norris | Miller Canfield on 5/17/2013

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) in 2009 addressed the new military leave requirements established in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (FY...more

The Family Medical Leave Act in 2013

by Messer & Caparello, P.A. on 4/11/2013

The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a federal law that requires qualifying employers to provide 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period of time for qualified medical and family reasons such as...more

Labor Department Issues Regulations Implementing the Military Service Leave Provisions of the FMLA

by Phillip Schreiber, Todd D. Steenson | Holland & Knight LLP on 3/22/2013

On February 6, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new regulations that implement the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2010 (2010...more

Spring Cleaning: Time to Update Some FMLA and I-9 Forms & Posters

by Daniel A. Schwartz | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 3/14/2013

For lawyers, anytime there’s a change, it seems to be a big deal. But for employers, change is inevitable and part of business. Indeed, if a new poster is required by employers, most employers simply shrug and order a new...more

New FMLA Regulations Effective: New Notice Poster and Model Forms Available

by Danielle M. Barbour, David L. Woodard | Poyner Spruill LLP on 3/12/2013

As of March 8, 2013, employers with 50 or more employees are required to post the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notice poster incorporating the recently issued final regulations, which...more

New FMLA Regulations Effective Today - March 8, 2013

by Kimberly Malerba | Ruskin Moscou Faltischek on 3/11/2013

Last month the DOL issued a Final Rule, which takes effect today, March 8, 2013. While the new regulations may not impact the routine administration of the FMLA for many employers, all employers are required to begin using...more

Act Now Advisory: FMLA UPDATE: Expanded Leave for Military Families and Airline Flight Crews

by Anna A. Cohen, Jeffrey M. Landes, Susan Gross Sholinsky, Dean L. Silverberg | Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. on 3/11/2013

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Final Rule will go into effect, implementing regulations expanding Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) protections to military families and airline flight crews,...more

The FMLA Turns 20 Today; The DOL Celebrates With Curious Survey Results About The Use Of FMLA

by Jeff Nowak | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 2/5/2013

Happy 20th Birthday, FMLA! On February 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, making it the very first piece of legislation he signed into law as President. ...more

DOL Issues Guidance On Definition Of "Son Or Daughter" Under FMLA

by Jodi M. Frankel | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/1/2013

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued additional guidance to employers regarding the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it relates to an adult child. Under the FMLA, an...more

Legal Alert: Department Of Labor Issues New Guidance Clarifying FMLA Qualifying Leave

by R. Michelle Tatum | FordHarrison on 1/25/2013

The Department of Labor (DOL) has clarified the definition of "son or daughter" to now permit an eligible employee to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for an adult child who is incapable of...more

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