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Labor Law Prof Blog
House Passes Bill to Clarify FMLA Hours of Service Requirements for Flight Crews
A bill intended to close a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) loophole for airline pilots and flight attendants is one step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives…
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
Oprah Explains the Family Medical Leave Act
We can count on Oprah for many things. One is a recent explanation of the rights for new mothers under the Family Medical Leave Act. Thanks, Oprah.
Labor Law Prof Blog
McCormick & Oprah on the FMLA
Who does Oprah turn to when she needs advice about the FMLA? Why, own own Marcia McCormick, of course. OK, so maybe Oprah herself isn't too concerned about the question…
Labor Law Prof Blog
FMLA Podcast on Military Families Amendments
As some readers may be aware, in late October, President Obama signed into law several amendments to the FMLA that expand the FMLA rights of military families. The new law significantly broadens an…
Employment Law Matters
Termination for poor performance discussed prior to FMLA leave does not support retaliation claim.
The Family and Medical Leave Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who have taken leave under that Act. However, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed summary…
Employer Law Report
Expansion of FMLA Entitlement for Military Families
The Family and Medical Leave Act has undergone yet another expansion. On October 27, 2009, President Obama signed H.R. 2647, known as the "Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act.” This new…
Alabama Employment Law Report
MILITARY FAMILIES RECEIVE EXPANDED COVERAGE UNDER THE FMLA
On October 29,2009, President Obama signed into law the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2647). The new law includes an expansion of the recently enacted exigency and…
Employment & Labor
LAW ALERT: The “2010 National Defense Authorization Act” Expands FMLA Military Leave Entitlements
By Beth V. West
On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R. 2647). The new law is expansive with over 500 pages of text. Section…
Texas Employment Law Update
FMLA Amended For Second Time in Two Years
President Obama signed the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act setting the budget for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2010. The NDAA amends the Family & Medical Leave Act and is effective immediately. …
Iowa Employment Law Blog
Weekly Web Roundup, October 30, 2009
The EEOC has revised its "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster. The poster was revised to reflect new federal employment laws, including the ADA Amendments, and the Genetic Non…