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New FMLA Poster and Model Forms Issued

3/8/13

By Amy Bender
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued a revised Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) notice poster that all covered employers are required post by March 8, 2013. This poster summarizes the major provisions of the FMLA and instructs employees how to file a complaint. It also references some of the recent changes to the FMLA regulations regarding military family leave and airline flight crews (see “DOL Issues Final Rule Implementing FMLA Expansions for Military Caregivers and Airline Flight Crew Employees,” February 6, 2013 post on FMG’s BlogLine for Employment Law). The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants can see it and must be displayed at all locations, even if there are no eligible employees.
In addition, the DOL has issued updated model forms. Although use of these forms is optional for covered employers, those who do use them should begin using the revised forms immediately. The forms expire on February 28, 2015. These forms do not contain any substantive changes, despite the recent military and airline crew revisions to the regulations.
Links to the revised poster and forms are below:
The Family and Medical Leave Act Poster
WH-380-E Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
WH-380-F Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition
WH-381 Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities WH-382 Designation Notice
WH-384 Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave
WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember — for Military Family Leave
WH-385-V Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave
For more information, contact Amy Bender at 770.818.1421 or abender@fmglaw.com.