NEW FMLA REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 16, 2009

The United States Department of Labor published the new FMLA regulations in the Federal Register today. In 2006, the Department of Labor began a process to revise the current FMLA regulations. The new FMLA regulations are available on the Department of Labor’s web-site and will take effect on January 16, 2009. The new FMLA regulations include the following additions and changes:

• additional provisions regarding military caregiver leave;
  
• additional provisions regarding leave for qualifying exigencies for
  families of national guard and reserve members;
  
• revised provisions regarding wavier of FMLA rights;
  
• revised provisions regarding the meaning of serious health condition;
  
• revised provisions regarding whether light duty counts as FMLA leave;
  
• revised provisions regarding perfect attendance bonuses;
  
• revised provisions regarding employer and employee notice obligations; and,
  
• revised provisions and recommended forms regarding the medical
  certification process.

These are only a few of the many changes which will take effect shortly. Like the current regulations, the new FMLA regulations consist of a complex web of hazards and pitfalls for employers. In an effort to educate employers on the hazards contained in the new FMLA regulations, Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. will hold a free seminar addressing the new FMLA regulations.

The free seminar (now 3 sessions available due to popular demand!) will take place at the offices of Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. at 55 Public Square, 4th Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, on January 9, 2009.

Session 1: 10:00 am - Noon (Lunch provided after seminar at noon.)
Free Lunch: Noon
Session 2: 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Lunch provided before seminar at noon.)
Session 3: 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to follow.)
Two standard CLE credits have been applied for. Limited seating is available.

To make a reservation, or to receive more information, please contact Heather Hatfield (hlh@zrlaw.com) at 216.696.4441.

This newsletter is not intended as a substitute for professional legal advice and its receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. If you have any questions concerning any of these articles or any other employment law issues, please contact Stephen S. Zashin at 216.696.4441.
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