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What do our managers need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

Question:  What do our managers need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Answered by the HR Experts:  Your managers have two basic responsibilities under FMLA: n...

FMLA retaliation claim survives after disputed layoff

A plant manager can move forward with a Family and Medical Leave Act retaliation claim after a federal judge found questions remained about why he was terminated while another mana...

Do You Get Paternity Leave for Adoption?

Yes, adoptive fathers are entitled to paternity leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the same federal protection that covers biological parents. There’s no separate...

FMLA Does Not Require Employee Notice Before Authenticating Medical Certification, Fourth Circuit Rules

In Mook v. Hall, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that the Family and Medical Leave Act does not require an employer to give advance notice to an employee befo...

Ex-VP for NBA’s Brooklyn Nets claims he was fired for taking parental leave

The dispute, which involved a negative performance review allegedly given just days after the employee’s return from leave, shares similarities with other recent FMLA lawsuits.

Teen’s ‘therapeutic’ DJ classes did not entitle mother to FMLA leave, court finds

While the mother, a Mattress Firm manager, said the classes were related to her son’s mental health, the court noted they had not been prescribed.

Amtrak’s ‘relaxed’ COVID-era FMLA policy didn’t cover plaintiff’s unexplained absences, judge rules

The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act compliance.

Company’s inability to explain one manager’s firing over another keeps FMLA claim alive

Comparators can make or break many types of employment lawsuits, including those involving protected leave.

California Expands What Is Covered by Paid Family Leave Benefits

California has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2054, which expands the definition of “covered active duty” under Section 3302.1 of the Unemployment Insurance Code for purposes of eligibi...

Stop Treating FMLA Certifications as If They are a Hard Cap on Leave!

Let’s talk about a bad FMLA habit that just won’t die. Employee submits a certification. The health care provider estimates the employee will need intermittent leave two times per...

Maryland FAMLI Employer Registration Now Open

Maryland employers must register for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Registration opened Sept. 1 and is required for all employers with at least one...

California Expands Definition of Family for Purposes of Bereavement Leave

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1149, which adds “designated person” to the definition of family member for the purpose of taking bereavement leave. In 2022, the state amen...

Maryland FAMLI’s Labor Pains: What Unionized Employers Need to Know

IRS Notice 2026-28: New Guidance on Calculating the Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit

The federal employer credit for paid family and medical leave was scheduled to expire after 2025. Congress instead made the credit permanent and substantially changed how employers...

Separation Does Not End Parental Leave Under German Law, Federal Labor Court Holds

Managing Parental Leave: 5 Strategies For HR Success

Parental leave is becoming increasingly common as more employers offer paid time off for employees as they grow their families. This positive shift supports work-life balance and e...

California Proposes Updates to Pregnancy Leave and Accommodation Regulations

Maryland FAMLI Update: Employer Registration Begins

Massachusetts Changes PFML Contribution Allocation for 2027

Massachusetts recently updated its paid family and medical leave contribution guidance after passing Chapter 101 of the Acts of 2026. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The law...

Take your full maternity leave

If Rati Sahi Levesque could rewrite one rule of corporate America, it would be this: Make your own schedule. There’s nothing wrong with working at your own pace—as long as you get...

California rule would clarify protections for postpartum depression, telework accommodations

The proposed regulations aim to incorporate changes to California law and “where appropriate” to align state law with the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

More women disclosing family violence to workplaces

Under legislation introduced eight years ago, people affected by family violence are entitled to up to 10 days of paid leave a year and can request flexible working arrangements.

Handling Associate Maternity Leave

  Maternity leave can significantly impact office production goals, but it is rarely a one-size-fits-all situation. The specifics depend on employment status, local laws, and the i...

What employers need to know about the enhancements to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit

Employers, including small businesses, that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may be eligible for an employer tax credit. Several enhancements have been made...