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Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2w ago
The DOL Wage and Hour Division’s recently issued opinion letter clarifies the scope of permitted uses of Family Medical Leave Act leave. Specifically, it affirms that eligible employees may use FMLA leave for medical interventions provided as part of clinical trials, regardless of whether the treatment is experimental or involves placebos. Highlights from the DOL’s ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2w ago
The Maryland Department of Labor recently published to implement the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program. Although they are not final yet, the proposed regulations provide important information for employers as they prepare for the new mandatory program. Payroll deductions will start July 1, 2025, and benefits will be available beginning ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
All employers with at least one employee in Connecticut are covered by the Connecticut FMLA as of January 1, 2022. about Connecticut FMLA obligations for employers with employees in Connecticut and other leave ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
The Connecticut Department of Labor has released for the amended Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act, which was effective January 1, 2022. The proposed regulations will be subject to a 30-day comment period, ending on February 28. A virtual hearing on the proposed regulations will take place on ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
Employers should follow their own policies with respect to FMLA leave and requests for time off. To avoid potential issues, employers should ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
Vermont will join its neighboring state New Hampshire in implementing a voluntary paid family and medical leave insurance program ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
The first FAB (No. 2020-07), Electronic posting for purposes of the FLSA, FMLA, Section 14(c) of the FLSA ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
All employers with at least one employee in Connecticut are covered by the Connecticut FMLA as of January 1, 2022. about Connecticut FMLA obligations for employers with employees in Connecticut and other leave ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) expanded in several ways, including that small employers (those with 5 or more employees) must now provide up to 12 workweeks of CFRA leave within a 12-month period to eligible employees. With the expanded applicability of CFRA, it’s important for California employers to be aware ..read more
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog » FMLA
2y ago
On May 25, 2022, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor, the agency responsible for enforcing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), issued , which discuss mental health and leaves of absence under the FMLA. The ..read more