Goodwin Procter presented a webinar on recent changes to the Americans with Disability Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Rob Hale moderating the presentation. Heidi Goldstein Shepherd led off with a background on the ADA. The key concept for employers is that it is up to the employee to request a “reasonable accommodation” … Read more »
Tag: FMLA
Employer Notices to Employee Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
An employer must provide written notice to an employee each that an employee gives notice of the need for FMLA leave. The employer has to give the notice within a reasonable time after notice of the need for leave is given by the employee (within one or two business days if feasible.) [See 29 CFR … Read more »
Fact Sheet 28 for The Family and Medical Leave Act
In addition to putting up the new FMLA poster, covered employers must give notices to employees about their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Section 29 CFR 825.301 describes the required notices. If you have written guidance to employees concerning employee benefits or leave rights, such as in an employee handbook, information concerning … Read more »
Record Keeping Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act does impose some record-keeping requirements on employers. [See 29 CFR 825.500]. The law does not impose any particular form or order of the records. Employers umst keep the records for at least three years. Covered employers who have eligible employees must maintain records that must disclose the following: Basic … Read more »
New FMLA Poster
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, covered employers must post a notice approved by the Secretary of Labor explaining rights and responsibilities under FMLA. The poster at WH Publication 1420 is sufficient. Under 29 CFR 825.300: (a) Every employer covered by the FMLA is required to post and keep posted on its … Read more »
FMLA Day is January 16
The new regulations under the Family and Medical Leave Act go into effect on January 16, 2008. Jon Hyman of the Ohio Employer’s Law Blog tells us the eight steps you should take to get ready: Tomorrow is “FMLA Day.” Is your company ready? Make sure you put up the new FMLA poster. Read more »
Comprehensive Changes to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations
On November 17, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor published final regulations under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Morgan Lewis put together this great summary of the regulatory changes: Department of Labor Enacts Comprehensive Changes to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations (.pdf) Read more »