JD Supra

An Example of the Interplay Between State and Federal FMLA

Any Connecticut employer with more than 50 employees is subject to both the state and federal Family and Medical Leave Acts. The key provisions of the two laws are nearly identical, with one ...
JD Supra

Granting FMLA Leave for Clinical Trials: Five Key Points from the DOL’s New Guidance for Employers

Employees who meet all other FMLA requirements may take FMLA leave for clinical trial treatment of a serious health condition, regardless of whether the treatment is experimental or involves placebos.
HR Dive

FMLA leave not always a straightforward 12 weeks, DOL advisor explains

The Family and Medical Leave Act generally requires that employers provide eligible workers 12 weeks of job-protected leave for a myriad of reasons. And while that may seem straightforward, 12 weeks ...
HR Dive

DOL clarifies FMLA’s stance on travel time, school closure in opinion letters

The U.S. Department of Labor kicked off 2026 with a slew of opinion letters, including two clarifying how employers should proceed in two separate scenarios involving the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Oakland Press

Ask the Lawyer: What is considered FMLA retaliation, interference by an employer?

Q: I’ve been working or my current employer full time for several years now. Several months ago I began to have some medical issues, and I applied for intermittent leave — two days per month — under ...