Background
The FMLA provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. The law also includes certain family military leave entitlements.
Private sector employers who employ 50 or more employees for at least 20 workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year must comply with the FMLA.
New Poster
The DOL released an April 2016 version of the FMLA poster that covered employers are required to display in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants can see it. A poster must be displayed at all locations even if there are no employees eligible for FMLA leave. If a covered employer has any eligible employees, it must also provide the general notice to each employee by including it in employee handbooks or other written guidance concerning employee benefits or leave rights (if such written materials exist—otherwise, the employer may distribute a copy of the general notice to each new employee upon hire).
Employer's Guide
An
employer's guide was also released, which is designed to provide information about...
