On October 27, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “FMLA Basics and Beyond”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Coverage & Eligibility Qualifying Circumstances Notice Obligations Compliance Traps Interaction with Other Laws and much … Read more
For most qualifying purposes, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year. However, one form of leave can last for much longer. An employee who qualifies for “military caregiver leave” has a right to up to 26 weeks of leave to provide … Read more
On July 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) optional-use forms. Unlike the last revisions, there are tangible changes this time. Employers may begin using the new FMLA forms now. Streamlined Forms The DOL emphasized that the new forms are more streamlined … Read more