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eTrends - DOL Provides Interpretation of Definition of "son or daughter" for FMLA Leave to Care for Disabled Adult Children

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In its first Administrator's Interpretation of 2013, the Department of Labor ("DOL") issued guidance on the definition of a "son or daughter" age 18 or older who is incapable of self-care due to a disability. The Wage and...more

Baker Donelson

New Department of Labor Interpretation on FMLA Leave for Adult Children

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On January 14, 2013, The Department of Labor issued a new interpretation that clarifies its position on the ability of employees to take leave under the FMLA to care for an adult child who has a disabling medical condition....more

Stinson LLP

Employment And Labor Insight - Parenting Leave For Minnesota Employers: A Guide To The FMLA And MPLA

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Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons within a 12-month period. 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq....more

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

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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

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Employment Law: Don't Mess with Mama -The DOL Issues Guidance on FMLA for Adult Children

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On January 14, 2013 the DOL issued guidance on FMLA leave for adult children. Pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act, parents of an adult child have been previously able to take FMLA for a child who is incapable of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

DOL Offers Guidance on FMLA Rights for Adult Children

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All covered employers know that the FMLA entitles an eligible employee to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during a 12-month period to care for a “son or daughter” with a serious health condition. While most...more

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DOL Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” Under FMLA

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued an Administrator’s Interpretation on January 14, 2013, clarifying the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it...more

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

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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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The Department of Labor Provides Clarification as to When Employees Can Use FMLA Leave to Care for Adult Children

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Regarding situation (1) above, the DOL states that although the 26 weeks of “injured service member care leave” can only be used once per service member for the same illness or injury, employees also would be eligible to use...more

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DOL Issues Guidance On "Caring For An Adult Child" Under The FMLA

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Administrator's Interpretation (AI) to clarify the factors an employer must consider when an employee requests leave to care for an adult child. ...more

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