6th CIRCUIT FINDS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES APPLY TO FMLA CLAIM

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled than an employer is required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide clear notice of the method of leave calculation.  Failure to act in good faith meant the employee was entitled to liquidated damages.  The case is Carl L. Thom, Jr. v. American Standard, Inc.