Explore how paid family and medical leave policies vary across U.S. states, including coverage details and implementation schedules.

As more states implement paid family leave programs, employers increasingly are faced with questions about how these state programs interact with Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) regulations. A ...

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) has issued an opinion letter stating that employers cannot require employees to substitute accrued paid time off during a Family and Medical ...

A 2010 federal court decision has serious ramifications for employers that have attendance or paid sick-time policies requiring employees to justify their absences with doctor's notes when they are ...

Discover the essential steps to complete FMLA forms accurately, detailing required information, responsible parties for each section, and tips to avoid errors.

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What's up with the Family and Medical Leave Act? Courts are deciding lots of interesting cases and swatting down employees whose claims are inconsistent with the FMLA's purpose. Brace yourself for a ...

A federal lawsuit filed against ADT Security Services alleges a chain of HR failures — from miscoded FMLA leave to a ...

A federal appeals court has backed Ascension after it fired an HR specialist following the end of her FMLA leave and a missed ...

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Employers are understandably very confused over when they must provide medical and maternity leave to employees. All Virginia employers with 50 or more employees, as well as public employers, are ...