Tips for Training Managers on FMLA Compliance
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law providing eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. In general, eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of leave each year for FMLA-qualifying reasons, including for treatment of a serious health condition. Employers are often forced […]
Why Disability Benefits Are Important
Over the last few years, employers have been expanding their voluntary benefits offerings as a way to address their employees’ needs and improve overall attraction and retention efforts. Amid high inflation and post-pandemic impacts, employees value voluntary benefits, but selecting suitable options remains challenging for employers. Knowing disability benefit types and their employee appeal aids […]
DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2024 inflation-adjusted civil penalty amounts that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); and The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) To maintain their deterrent effect, […]