by PC Editorial Staff | Aug 30, 2022 | FMLA, Human Relations, paid sick leave
Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (the Fourth Circuit) interpreted the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), stating that a jury would decide whether Facebook messages satisfy FMLA employee notice requirements. The Fourth Circuit’s...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2022 | DOL, FMLA, paid sick leave, reasonable accommodation, WHD
On May 25th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released updated guidance on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covering employees who take leave under the FMLA for mental health reasons. Individuals coping with mental illness...
by PC Editorial Staff | Feb 8, 2022 | DOL, Federal Contractors, FLSA, FMLA, WHD
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on February 1st, 2022, that its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will add 100 investigators to support enforcement efforts. Specifically, the team will focus on the protection of workers’ wages, migrant and seasonal workers,...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 7, 2021 | ADA, Discrimination, FMLA, State Labor Law
In May, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard a case involving termination and an employee’s mental health issues. Specifically, in Todd v. Fayette County School District, judges agreed with the decision to end a mentally ill teacher’s employment. Likewise,...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 19, 2021 | DOL, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA
Effective January 16th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) increased civil monetary fines and penalties for violating DOL-governed laws. Specifically, these DOL laws include those that control federal minimum wage, overtime, posting, polygraph usage, immigration...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 22, 2020 | DOL, FMLA, WHD
As reported on this blog in July, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that it was taking significant steps to streamline optional-use forms and notices. Workers could use the forms to request leave under the Family and Medical...
