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Southwest Florida Business and IP Blog
DOL Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” in FMLA
In an Administrative Interpretation issued yesterday, the Department of Labor clarified the definition of "son and daughter" as it applies to an employee standing "in loco parentis" to a child…
Employment Discrimination Report
More employees eligible for FMLA benefits under new DOL Interpretation Letter No. 2010-3
On June 22, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued an Interpretation Letter (pdf) clarifying the definition of “son or daughter” under section 101(2) of the Family…
Labor Law Prof Blog
DOL Interpretation Letter Expands FMLA Rights to Non-Traditional Families
In another move to provide protections to LGBT employees, the Obama Labor Department has clarified the definition of “son or daughter” under Section 101(12) of the Family and Medical Leave…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
US Department of Labor Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” Under FMLA, Affording Rights to Gay Parents
The United States Department of Labor late today issued a new interpretation of what a "son or daughter" is under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make…
Texas Employment Law Update
DOL Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” under FMLA
The U.S. Department of Labor has "clarified" the reach of the FMLA by offering an interpretation of the meaning of "son or daughter" under the FMLA. Under the FMLA regulations, a "son…
Labor Law Prof Blog
FMLA to Cover Leave for Gay Partners of Federal Employees
Update: This piece from the AP suggests that Obama's actions will go beyond federal employees: "His administration planned to announce Wednesday [tomorrow] that the Labor Department would order businesses to…
FMLA Insights
Illinois State Treasurer Extends FMLA Benefits to Employees with Same-Sex Partners
By Jeff Nowak
Gay and lesbian employees in the Illinois Treasurer's office who are in a committed relationship will enjoy the same FMLA benefits as married employees under an executive order signed by state treasurer…
FMLA Insights
DOL Not Likely to Reverse Employer-Friendly FMLA Regulations Anytime Soon
By Jeff Nowak
Have you been concerned that the US Department of Labor in an Obama Administration might reverse many of the "employer-friendly" FMLA regulations that took effect in January 2009? According to…
FMLA Insights
Pending Legislation Would Significantly Expand FMLA Leave Entitlements for Employees
By Jeff Nowak
Last fall, Congress passed and the President signed several amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act, including an expansion of military leave (2010 Defense Department Authorization Bill) and a…
Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog
Employer Prevails on FMLA Challenge to No-Fault Attendance Policy
A no-fault attendance program is the epitome of equal treatment—the employer does not judge whether an absence is for a good or bad reason and gives all employees the…