| Law and the Workplace

DOL Releases Additional COVID-19 Guidance Related to FFCRA, FMLA and FLSA

By Guy Brenner, Arielle E. Kobetz, Heylee Bernstein and Laura Fant on July 24, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, FLSA, Leaves of Absences, Wage and Hour

As we have previously reported, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its COVID-19 guidance. Most recently, on July 20, 2020, the DOL issued additional Q and A guidance related to COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Families First Coronavirus Response … Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Forms and Requests Public Input on Existing Regulations

By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant and Heylee Bernstein on July 16, 2020 Posted in Leaves of Absences

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released new and significantly revised versions of its model notice of rights, certification, and designation forms under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). According to a press release by the DOL, the new forms, which are now currently in effect and can be found on the … Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Revisions to Model FMLA Forms

By Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on August 30, 2019 Posted in Leaves of Absences

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division is proposing revisions to its model notice of rights, certification, and designation forms under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers may, but are not required to, utilize the model forms to satisfy their notice requirements under the law and to obtain necessary information … Continue Reading