U.S. DOL Updates Model FMLA Forms for Employers
Published on September 11, 2018
The Department of Labor extended the expiration dates of the agency’s model FMLA notices and certification forms until August 31, 2021.
Department Of Labor Issues New FLSA Guidance
Published on April 20, 2018
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued three new opinion letters concerning compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Do You Have A Zero Tolerance Workplace Violence Policy? You Should.
Published on December 22, 2017
Texas case highlights the importance of a zero tolerance workplace violence policy.
Second Circuit Holds That Less-Stringent “Motivating Factor” Causation Standard Applies To FMLA Retaliation Claims
Published on October 9, 2017
The application of a lower causation standard to FMLA retaliation claims will most likely make it harder for employers in the Second Circuit to get such claims dismissed at the summary judgment stage.
Guidance On Reassigning Employees To Equivalent Positions During FMLA Leave
Published on August 25, 2017
The decision in Waag v. Sotera shows employers how to properly reassign employees to new positions during medical leave when short-term staffing solutions are inadequate.
Are New York Employers Prepared For Paid Family Leave?
Published on August 21, 2017
The new paid family leave regulations take effect January 1, 2018, but there are steps NY employers should be taking in the meantime to prepare.
Parental Bereavement Leave May Soon Be Part of FMLA
Published on June 14, 2017
Employers covered by the FMLA may soon be required to provide qualifying employees with 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the death of the employee’s child.
Seventh Circuit Says Employer Can Still Be Liable For FMLA Retaliation Even When Employee Is Working from Home
Published on May 25, 2017
The Seventh Circuit holds that an employer’s obligations under the FMLA applies even to situations where an employee is telecommuting from home.