Department of Labor Provides Updated FMLA Forms

The Department of Labor has provided updated Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms for notification of eligibility for, certification of, and designation of leave under the Act. The new forms are available on the DOL’s website.  Although employers are...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passes

On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the amended H.R. 6201 today, which the President has signed. Some highlights are: FMLA: Expansion of FMLA to all employers under 500 employees, requiring paid FML leave for limited purposes.  This component of the law has a 10...

Coronavirus and the Workplace – Steps to Take Now

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has now spread worldwide. Employers must take steps now to prepare for both practical and legal workplace issues. Companies should prepare for a potential community outbreak and should consider COVID-19 prevention, as well as...