JD Supra

DOL Clarifies That FMLA Paid Leave Substitution Rules Apply When Employees Receive State or Local Paid Leave Benefits

As more states implement paid family leave programs, employers increasingly are faced with questions about how these state programs interact with Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) regulations. A ...
National Law Review

From Door to Doctor- DOL Clarifies That FMLA Leave Covers Travel Time

Wage and Hour Division explains that employees may use leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) not only to attend qualifying medical appointments, but also for the time spent traveling to ...
JD Supra

DOL Confirms FMLA Coverage for Travel Time to Medical Appointments

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FMLA2026-2, confirming ...
The National Law Review

Navigating New DOL Opinion Letters: Implications for Tip Pooling and Coordinating Paid Family Leave Benefits With FMLA Leave

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Corporate Compliance Insights

The Cross-Section of Legal Obligations: Where ADA, FMLA & CBAs Overlap

The ADA and FMLA often work hand in hand, but unionized employers must conduct another layer of analysis by examining ...