In an attempt to streamline the prior model notice of rights, certification, and designation forms under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently released new model forms, which covered employers may now start to use. Employers may access the new forms on the DOL’s website. While
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U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies Small Business and Health Care Provider Exceptions to FFCRA
By Bradley P. Pollina on
On April 6, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a set of regulations in the Federal Register implementing the paid sick leave and emergency family medical leave expansion provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The regulations are effective through December 31, 2020.
As discussed in our previous blog posts,…
New York Rings in Significant Employment Law Changes for the New Year
By Neoma M. Ayala on
Posted in Employment Policies and Practices, Wage and Hour
New York employers should be ready to kick-off 2018 with a slew of updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the State’s changing legal landscape. As we say “goodbye” to 2017, New York must say “hello” to the following laws, whose impact will surely be felt in the coming year:
- The New York Salary
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The DOL Adopts New FMLA Protections for Same-Sex Couples
By Jason R. Finkelstein on
Posted in Employment Policies and Practices
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) finalized a rule expanding the scope of protections afforded under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) to married same-sex couples. The rule follows on the heels of the 2013 United States Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor, which struck down…
Department Of Labor Expands Military Protections Of FMLA
By Michael N. Morea on
Posted in Employment Policies and Practices
On February 6, 2013, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that will expand protection for military service members’ families under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The final rule, which can be found here, takes effect on March 8, 2013.
The final rule makes the following major changes to the FMLA:…