Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Overhaul

Department of Labor Clarifies FMLA Definition of “Son or Daughter,” Confirming Benefit Eligibility of Non-Traditional Families

Bryan Cave
July 19, 2010

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U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies When Employees Standing "In Loco Parentis" May Take FMLA Leave to Care for a Child

Duane Morris
July 15, 2010

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DOL Re-interprets FMLA Definition of “Son or Daughter”

Dorsey & Whitney
July 7, 2010

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DOL Interprets FMLA to Cover Employees Who Assume Parental Obligations Regarding a Child Even Absent a Biological or Legal Relationship to the Child

Sidley Austin
June 28, 2010

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USDOL Guidance on FMLA Leave for Persons "In Loco Parentis" to Care for Child

Davis Wright Tremaine
July 1, 2010

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Who’s Watching the Kid? The Department of Labor Expands the FMLA Definition of a Son/Daughter for the Purposes of Child-Related Leaves

Littler
June 29, 2010

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DOL Clarifies That Employees May Take FMLA Leave to Care for a Child Even Absent a Biological or Legal Relationship

Bingham
June 29, 2010

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DOL "Interpretation" of FMLA Rules Expands Protections for Non-Traditional Families

Jackson Lewis
June 23, 2010

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Department of Labor Clarifies Meaning of "Son or Daughter" under FMLA 

Jackson Walker
June 24, 2010

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Department of Labor Broadens Definition of “Son or Daughter” Under FMLA

Barnes & Thornburg
June 28, 2010

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U.S. Department of Labor Applies FMLA to Non-Traditional Families

Blank Rome
June 2010

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DOL: Same-Sex Partners May Qualify for FMLA Leave To Care for New Child or Child with Serious Health Condition

Ballard Spahr
June 24, 2010

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FMLA protections extended to same-sex and other parents without a biological or legal relationship to a child

Nixon Peabody
June 24, 2010

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DOL Interpretation Expands the Scope of "Parents" Eligible to Take FMLA Leave

Morgan Lewis
June 24, 2010

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DOL Clarifies FMLA Allows for Leave to Care for Children Even Where No Legal or Biological Relationship Exists

Seyfarth Shaw
June 23, 2010

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DOL Interprets the FMLA Broadly and Expands Leave Protections for Those Who Stand In Loco Parentis to a Child

Paul Hastings
June 23, 2010

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Time Spent on FMLA Leave Cannot be Counted Toward the 12-Month Requirement for More Leave, or to Receive a Benefit under A "No-Fault" Attendance Policy

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
April 13, 2010

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Third Circuit Court Ruling Establishes Easier Path to FMLA Leave for Employees [Schaar v. Lehigh Valley Health Services]

Blank Rome
March 2010

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Third Circuit Holds that Medical Evidence and Lay Testimony Combined May Be Sufficient to Establish a Serious Health Condition Under the FMLA [Schaar v. Lehigh Valley Health Servs., Inc]

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
March 15, 2010

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Congress Expands the Scope of the "Qualifying Exigency" and "Military Caregiver" Leave Provisions Under the FMLA

Squire Sanders
December 2009

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Defense Bill Expands FMLA "Qualifying Exigency" and Military Caregiver Leave

McGuireWoods
November 24, 2009

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FMLA Amended (Yet Again) To Extend Leave to Military Families

Baker Donelson
November 23, 2009

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New Law Expands FMLA Coverage for Military Families

Blank Rome
November 2009

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Additional changes to military-related FMLA leave now in effect

Nixon Peabody
November 20, 2009

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FMLA Amended to Expand Military Family Leave Entitlements

White & Case
November 2009

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Caretaker coverage extended under new law

Wilson Elser
November 2009

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New Law Expands FMLA Coverage for Military Families

Venable
November 16, 2009

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President Obama Expands the Military Leave Provisions of the FMLA

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
November 13, 2009

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FMLA's Military Leave Provisions Expanded

Chadbourne & Parke
November 12, 2009

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Recent Law Expands FMLA Coverage Relating to Military Caregiver Leave and Qualifying Exigencies

Mintz Levin
November 11, 2009

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New Law Expands FMLA’s Military Leave Requirements

Holland & Knight
November 10, 2009

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New FMLA Requirements

Proskauer Rose
November 10, 2009

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FMLA Military Leave Provisions Extended

Bryan Cave
November 9, 2009

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Recent Legislation Extends FMLA Rights to More Military Families

K+L Gates
November 4, 2009

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New FMLA leave entitlements

DLA Piper
November 6, 2009

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The FMLA Expands Again, and So Must Your Policies and Forms

Quarles & Brady
November 5, 2009

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National Defense Authorization Act of 2010 - FMLA Amendment

Bass, Berry Sims
November 4, 2009

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FMLA Amendments Expand Leave Benefits for Military Families

Ballard Spahr
November 3, 2009

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President Obama Signs New Law Expanding FMLA Coverage

Paul Hastings
November 2, 2009

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FMLA Servicemember Leave Provisions Expanded

Morgan Lewis
November 2, 2009

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New law expands FMLA rights

Dechert
November 2009

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FMLA Amended Again by the National Defense Authorization Act for 2010

Duane Morris
November 2, 2009

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President Obama Signs Legislation Expanding Family and Medical Leave Act

Kilpatrick Stockton
October 30, 2009

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Family And Medical Leave Act Amended To Expand Family Military Leave Rights

Seyfarth Shaw
October 30, 2009

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FMLA Coverage for Military Families Expanded Yet Again

Troutman Sanders
October 29, 2009

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House Expands Coverage Under Military Leave Provisions of FMLA

Proskauer Rose
October 2009

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Sixth Circuit Declines to Follow the Supreme Court On Mixed Motive Cases Under the FMLA [Hunter v. Valley View Local Schools]

Baker Donelson
September 22, 2009

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Statutory Spotlight: EEOC Guidance on Employer Best Practices for Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities

Troutman Sanders
August 11, 2009

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FMLA and Equitable Estoppel

Haynes and Boone
From Law360
August 12, 2009

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FMLA Eligibility Notice and Designation Forms

Faegre & Benson
July 28, 2009

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Managing Intermittent Leave Under the FMLA

Faegre & Benson
June 18, 2009

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Department of Labor Opinion Letter Clarifies FMLA Notice Requirements

Kilpatrick Stockton
May 11, 2009

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DOL States that Employees Requesting FMLA Leave Generally Must Comply With the Employer's Call-Off Procedures

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
May 8, 2009

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Recertification of Need for Leave Under the FMLA

Faegre & Benson
May 1, 2009

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Special Rules Apply to School Employees on Family and Medical Leave

Holland & Knight
April 6, 2009

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Terminated Worker Not Eligible for FMLA Leave Under the Statute Can Proceed With FMLA Claim Based On Estoppel Principles

Buchnanan Ingersoll & Rooney
March 30, 2009

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The Medical Certification Process Under the FMLA

Faegre & Benson
March 25, 2009

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Determining Employee Eligibility Under the FMLA

Faegre & Benson
March 11, 2009

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Have You Updated Your FMLA Policy Yet? The New FMLA Regulations Require Immediate Steps to Ensure Employer Compliance

Perkins Coie
March 5, 2009

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Equivalent Pay and Bonuses Under the FMLA

Faegre & Benson
February 23, 2009

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Fiddling With The FMLA: Department of Labor’s New FMLA Regulations

Hogan & Hartson
February 5, 2009

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New FMLA Regulations Now Effective, Require Action

Hinshaw
February 10, 2009

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New FMLA Regulations Went Into Effect on January 16, 2009 – Are You Compliant?

Troutman Sanders
February 9, 2009   

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Recent Updates to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act: New Rights and Obligations for Employers and Employees

Latham & Watkins
January 29, 2009

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Are You Ready for the New FMLA Regulations?

Quarles & Brady
January 2009

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Reminder – New FMLA Regulations Go Into Effect January 16, 2009

Squire Sanders
January 2009

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New FMLA Regulations Take Effect Today

Alston + Bird
Labor & Employment Advisory
January 16, 2009

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New Department of Labor FMLA Regulations Effective Today

Mintz Levin
Employment Alert
January 16, 2009

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Are You Ready? New FMLA Requirements Take Effect

Vinson & Elkins
January 14, 2009

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Amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act

Pepper Hamilton
January 12, 2009

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New Family and Medical Leave Regulations

Drinker Biddle
Labor & Employment Alert
January 5, 2009

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New FMLA Regulations Effective January 2009

WilmerHale
December 24, 2008

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U.S. Department Of Labor Issues Final Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations

Sidley Austin
Employment and Labor Update
January 5, 2009

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New Regulations Affect Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Goodwin Proctor
Labor & Employment Alert
January 5, 2009

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Department of Labor issues final regulations on the Family Medical Leave Act

Dechert
December 2008

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New FMLA Regulations and Employer Obligations Go Into Effect in January 2009

Chadbourne & Parke
December 19, 2008

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Family and Medical Leave Act: U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final FMLA Rules and Regulations, Effective January 16, 2009

Sullivan & Cromwell
December 11, 2008

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New FMLA Regulations Effective Jan. 16, 2009

Schulte Roth & Zabel
December 29, 2008

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Department of Labor Finalizes New FMLA Regulations

Ropes & Gray
December 10, 2008

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New FMLA rules require significant changes to FMLA policies and procedures

Nixon Peabody
December 8, 2008

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Sweeping Changes to Family and Medical Leave Act Will Take Effect in January 2009

Greenberg Traurig
December 3, 2008

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The New FMLA Regulations: Leave for Families of Military Personnel

Faegre & Benson
December 1, 2008

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Employers Must Act Promptly to Comply with the Revised Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations

Duane Morris
December 11, 2008

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Family and Medical Leave Act: New Regulations

Dorsey & Whitney
December 8, 2008

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Recommended Action Steps For Employers in Light of New FMLA Regulations

Bryan Cave
December 8, 2008

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Department of Labor to Enforce New Family Leave Regulations

Blank Rome
Employment, Benefits & Labor Alert
December 2008

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Summary of Key Provisions of the Revised FMLA Regulations That Take effect January 16

Baker Donelson
December 9, 2008

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The DOL Issues Revised FMLA Regulations: Employers Must Comply By January 16, 2009

Womble Carlyle
December 9, 2008

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Revised FMLA Regulations Set to Impose New Employer and Employee Obligations

Seyfarth
December 2, 2008

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Department of Labor Issues Final FMLA Regulations with a January 16, 2009 Effective Date

ReedSmith
November 26, 2008

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New FMLA Regulations Take Effect January 2009: Are You Ready?

Proskauer Rose
November 2008

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Regulations on Family and Medical Leave

Paul Hastings
November 20, 2008

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Department of Labor Enacts Comprehensive Changes to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations

Morgan Lewis
Labor & Employment Lawflash
November 25, 2008

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Employment Alert: Department of Labor Publishes New Rules on FMLA Leave

Mintz Levin
Employment Alert
November 19, 2008

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Final Revised FMLA Regulations Issued: Highlights of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

McGuireWoods
November 26, 2008

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The Department of Labor Publishes Its Final Rule Implementing New Military Family Leave Entitlements, Amendments to the FMLA and Clarifying Rules

O’Melveny & Myers
November 20, 2008

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Department of Labor Clarifies FMLA Amendments Related to Servicemember Care and Other Military-Related Exigencies

Littler
November 2008

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Relief in Sight? DOL Issues Final FMLA Regulations

Littler
November 2008

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Department of Labor Issues Revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations

Kilpatrick Stockton
Labor & Employment Law Alert
November 17, 2008

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New FMLA Regulations Provide Guidance on Military Leave Obligations and Also Clarify Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the FMLA

Bingham
November 21, 2008

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