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California to Allow “Designated Person” Leave

California to Allow “Designated Person” Leave

by Editorial Staff | Nov 15, 2022 | FMLA, State Labor Law, State News

According to the National Law Review, beginning January 1st, 2023, California will allow employees to take “designated person” leave. Comparatively, the state currently allows workers to take leave for a broad scope of family members. This law, however, creates a new...
New Workplace Mental Health Framework Issued

New Workplace Mental Health Framework Issued

by Editorial Staff | Oct 25, 2022 | ADA, FMLA, Mental health in the workplace

On October 20th, 2022, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a workplace mental health framework outlining employee health and well-being. Overall, the Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace promotes the concept that...
Fourth Circuit Interprets FMLA Employee Notice Requirements

Fourth Circuit Interprets FMLA Employee Notice Requirements

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...
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,...
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