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Labor Department Updates Guidance on Using FMLA for Mental Health

Labor Department Updates Guidance on Using FMLA for Mental Health

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...
WHD Will Hire 100 Investigators to Support Enforcement Efforts

WHD Will Hire 100 Investigators to Support Enforcement Efforts

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,...
Eleventh Circuit: An Employee’s Mental Health Issues Can Lead to Termination

Eleventh Circuit: An Employee’s Mental Health Issues Can Lead to Termination

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,...

Department of Labor Increases Fines and Penalties for Non-Compliance

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...

Department of Labor Revises Family and Medical Leave Notices and Forms

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...

Department of Labor Answers FAQs About Childcare & the FFCRA 

by Editorial Staff | Sep 1, 2020 | DOL, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), FMLA

As summer winds down, families dealing with the ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic may now be faced with issues brought about by the beginning of a new school year. Some schools have reopened with full-time in-person classes; others have adopted full-time...
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