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Articles discussing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) an other topics related to workplace leave.

DOL Green Lights Telemedicine Visits to Support FMLA Leave, Allows Electronic FMLA Posting

March 3, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Coverage (FMLA)

Littler

The Department of Labor is quickly catching up to the telemedicine explosion and America’s remote workplace.

In an effort to ease FMLA administration and address the lightning-fast move toward telemedicine visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOL issued guidance yesterday making clear that a telemedicine visit with a health care

Who Needs an FFCRA Leave Update? U.S. House Version of FFCRA Provides Some Clarity for Employers

March 3, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: FFCRA

Littler

Within the past few days, employers now have greater clarity on whether they will be required to provide their employees emergency paid sick and paid FMLA leave.

The latest news boils down to this:

Employers with 500 or more employees: Breathe easy – it seems apparent you will have no

Emergency Paid Leave under FFCRA Reportedly Extended into 2021

March 3, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Yesterday, Congressional leaders agreed on a $900 billion stimulus package that would provide modest stimulus funding to Americans and employers to help them overcome the hardship created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued a press release late yesterday indicating that, among

‘No Harm, No Foul,’ Says the Seventh Circuit in an FMLA Interference Case

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: FMLA Interference

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment on behalf of an employer that was sued in an interference claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

These Two FMLA and ADA Resources Will Maximize Your Compliance in 2021

February 25, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: ADA and FMLA

Littler

I am often asked to share my favorite resource materials and conferences involving the FMLA and ADA.

I recognize budgets are tight this year. So, if you have the ability to attend just one conference this year on the FMLA and ADA and if you’re looking for a free FMLA

Employers, It’s Time to Update Your Call-in Procedures

February 19, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Kelly, an administrative assistant for Penn State Health, racked up quite a few absences over a short period of time. Some of these absences related to GI issues that ordinarily would be covered by the FMLA.

In Kelly’s case, however, she repeatedly failed to timely report these absences, which led

Federal District Court Order Provides Guidance Related to Disciplining Employees Who Abuse Leaves of Absence

February 11, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Retaliation (FMLA)

On February 5, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware granted summary judgment in Snyder v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Company, No. 18-1266, holding that DuPont did not terminate the employment of its employee, Peggy Snyder, in retaliation for her use of leave under the

Should You Check In with Your Employee During FMLA Leave? Yes, and Here’s Why

February 4, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Coverage (FMLA)

Littler

Recently, an email I received from a HR-related organization caught my eye.

The email was fashioned as a Q&A.  One of its members posed a question that I’ve paraphrased here:

Our practice is to reach out to employees on FMLA leave once a month to check in and see how

FFCRA FAQ: Answers to the Most Common Questions Employers are Asking Now That FFCRA Leave is Purely Voluntary

January 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: FFCRA

Littler

As we turn the page to a new year, employers covered by FFCRA face a host of questions now that FFCRA is purely voluntary.

For instance, employers are navigating questions such as: Should an employer voluntarily provide FFRCA leave to eligible employees now that leave is no longer mandatory? Is

Start Off 2021 on the Right Foot: Get the FMLA and ADA Help You Need

January 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

FMLA and ADA friends:

You’ve known me long enough to appreciate that I don’t engage in a whole lot of shameless self-promotion.  Well, ok, some, but not so distasteful that you’ve given up on me, right?

So, can you indulge me one time?

Over the past several years, you are

Joe Biden Unveils his Plan for Paid Leave

January 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (FMLA)

Littler

Last night, President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his plan to provide much-needed relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for a more aggressive vaccination rollout and additional cash payments to Americans to help the country recover.

Called the American Rescue Plan, Biden’s plan is expected to cost $1.9 trillion.

Along

DOL Eases FMLA Compliance Regarding Telemedicine Visits and Required Postings

January 7, 2021 | Jones Walker Filed Under: General (FMLA)

On December 29, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued two guidance bulletins addressing compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

USDOL Gets Tech-Savvy in Approving Electronic Notice Posting and FMLA-Qualifying Telemedicine Visits

January 5, 2021 | Franczek P.C. Filed Under: General (FMLA)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division was hard at work in the closing days of 2020, endorsing the use of electronic posting of required notices and telemedicine visits under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The […]

The post USDOL Gets Tech-Savvy in Approving Electronic Notice


It’s a Roll of the Dice: The Fate of the CARES Act and FFCRA Under Congress’s New Stimulus Bill

December 29, 2020 | Nexsen Pruet Filed Under: FFCRA

As 2020 comes to an end and we seek to close the books on what can only be described as an unprecedented, exhausting year, many employers are wondering what happens to the COVID-19-related benefits provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act and Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”), some of which have either already expired or are due to sunset on December 31st.

UPDATE: President Trump Signs Stimulus Bill into Law – FFCRA Mandatory Leave Provisions End December 31, 2020 But Tax Credits Continue

December 29, 2020 | Ford Harrison Filed Under: FFCRA

UPDATE: President Trump signed this bill into law without changes on December 27, 2020.

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