DOL wants you to self-report potential FMLA violations. Should you?

I am reluctant to counsel an employer to participate in this program,” Jeff Nowak, shareholder at Littler Mendelson, told HR ...
JD Supra

Lessons From the Seventh Circuit on Relying on FMLA Certifications and Requiring the Use of Paid Leave

A recent May 2025 opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit warns employers that they may not be able to rely strictly on a health care provider’s certification under the Family ...
JD Supra

Significant Changes to Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act Impose New Obligations on Employers

All employers with Washington-based employees should take steps to comply with the significant changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical ...
Forbes

3 Small Companies Recognized For Paid Leave Innovation In 2025 Index

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Michelle Travis covers emerging workplace law and policy. Employee demand for paid leave is at an all-time high. Many ...
Audacy on MSN

Advocates call for stronger paid leave policies in Illinois, other states: 'It's not rocket science'

It’s been 33 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act was signed into law. Now, a Washington, D.C. based organization is calling for stronger paid leave policies in Illinois.