FMLA Archives

Poll finds growing GOP support for paid family leave

Paid family leave is well known to be a popular idea among New York City Democrats, but an increasing number of Republicans here also support it, with a significant number “strongly” in favor of such a policy, according to a new poll. Democrats saying they “strongly support” paid family leave increased to 81% in 2015 […]

FMLA Definition of ‘Spouse’ Under Final Rule

Effective March 27, 2015, a final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor will extend the protections of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to all eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages, regardless of where they live. Background Under the FMLA, an eligible employee of a covered employer (50 or more employees in […]