These new forms, like prior versions of the DOL’s FMLA forms, can be used by employers to comply with their obligations under the FMLA. However, employers are not required to use the new FMLA forms.

FMLA provides 12 weeks of job-protected leave in a 12 month period to eligible employees. To qualify for FMLA you must have worked at least 12 months (need not be consecutive), and also have worked at ...

On July 16, 2020 the Department of Labor (“DOL”) unveiled its new FMLA forms. As we previously reported, the DOL announced its plan to revamp the forms in August 2019. However, the DOL made further ...

FMLA is a leave of absence of up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period. Available to employees who have been employed for at least one year, have worked 1,250 hours in the 12-month period preceding the ...

How much leave am I entitled to under FMLA? If you are an "eligible" employee, you are entitled to 12 weeks, or 60 days, or 480 hours of leave for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month ...

In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), it is the policy of the university to grant up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave (FMLA leave) to eligible employees during any ...

One of the most employer-friendly changes made to FMLA regulations over the years is the call-in requirement, an employment law attorney previously told HR Dive. Under the rule, employees must follow ...

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