DOL Proposes New Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations

On February 11, 2008, the Department of Labor (DOL) published proposed regulations regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  The proposed regulations leave many aspects of the 1995 regulations in place, while changing and clarifying numerous other parts.  Some of the most important changes are described below These are proposals, not new rules, so if you like or dislike any of the proposals below, “vote” on them now by sending your input to the DOL.  They even accept input by email (see below), making this the easiest “vote” you’ll ever cast; your deadline is April 11.