Trish Neely, CFCI

In February, the Department of Labor issued its Final Rule to Implement Statutory Amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); the prior amendments expanded protections for military families and airline flight crews. The Final Rule, effective 3/8/13, included modifications to the prior amendments that further expand employees’ leave rights thus it is important for you to familiarize yourself with the regulations.

Florrie Jones, CFC

On January 14, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued Administrator’s Interpretation No: 2013-1 that clarifies that the age of a son or daughter at the onset of a disability is not relevant in determining a parent’s entitlement to leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

The Department of Labor (DOL) through its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued a new FMLA Guide for Employees.  FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) provides unpaid, job-protected leave.  FBMC’s Monique Akanbi, HR Specialist speaks frankly with the author and provides her perspective on FMLAs advantages to employees and challenges for employers.