SEPA SHRM monitors and posts legislative and regulatory issues that affect this chapter. We encourage members to provide our legislative committee feedback and to get involved on a grassroots level. 

Contact Roslyn H. Schaffer, SPHR at legislative@sepashrm.org to join SEPA SHRM's Legislative Committee. 

Important Update Regarding Proposed FMLA Regulations submitted by
Roslyn H. Schaffer, SPHR, VP, Legislative Affairs

On February 11, 2008 the DOL issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which will update the regulations that govern FMLA. We have until April 11, 2008 to submit our comments. Please note that there are many areas in which the DOL is calling for comments. The decisions regarding these open questions have not been made yet. Make yourselves heard! 

Those of us who attended the SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC heard the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards, Victoria Lipnic, clarify the reasoning behind the proposed regulations.  This is a brief summary and not intended to be complete.

Click Here for the Summary.   (Please note:  The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.  Please consult your own attorney for legal advice specific to your facts.)