The Department of Labor’s recent opinion letter provides important reminders to employers about the proper method for calculating an employee’s available leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, especially for employees whose schedules include mandatory overtime. You can read our full analysis here.
Maryland FAMLI Program Delayed
By Kathleen A. McGinley & Ashley Woozley on
Posted in FMLA
Employers with employees in Maryland need to be aware of delays in the implementation of Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The new timeline is discussed in our article New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program. We are monitoring these developments closely.
Maryland DOL Proposes Delaying FAMLI Program
By Kathleen A. McGinley & Ashley Woozley on
Posted in FMLA
The Maryland Department of Labor is proposing delaying implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Under the new recommended plan, payroll deductions would begin January 1, 2027 and benefits would become available on January 1, 2028. This proposed change will need to be approved by the General Assembly. In light of the…
The DOL Issues New Guidance On The Relationship Between The FMLA and State Paid Family Medical Leave Programs
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Employers face a complicated patchwork of state, local and federal laws governing time off for family and medical reasons. The intersection of these often-overlapping laws creates numerous issues including how to handle time off that qualifies under both state paid family medical leave (PFML) laws and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). On…
Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Coming Soon
The Maryland Department of Labor recently published proposed regulations 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…
Five Takeaways for Employers Implementing FMLA Leave for Clinical Trials
By Kathleen A. McGinley & Ashley Woozley on
Posted in FMLA
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…
Vermont Governor Announces Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan
By Debra Weiss Ford & Samuel H. Martin on
Posted in FMLA
Vermont will join its neighboring state New Hampshire in implementing a voluntary paid family and medical leave insurance program.
Read more here.
Now Is Always a Good Time to Evaluate Your FMLA Processes
By Teresa Burke Wright & Andrew Bellwoar on
Posted in FMLA, Uncategorized
Based on our experience advising hundreds of employers and closely watching court rulings on cases around the country, we offer a few tips for complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Employers should follow their own policies with respect to FMLA leave and requests for time off. To avoid potential issues, employers should…
New Guidance Issued by Department of Labor Regarding Mental Health and the FMLA
By Luke P. Breslin on
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 Fact Sheet # 28O and related Frequently Asked Questions, which discuss mental health and leaves of absence under the FMLA. The…
Connecticut FMLA: Proposed Regulations Released for Comment
The Connecticut Department of Labor has released proposed regulations 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 February 17.
Importantly, these…