Workplace Word - March 2013
Family and Medical Leave Act Amendments May Impact Company Policies
03/29/2013
Family and Medical Leave Act Amendments May Impact Company Policies
by Ashley T. Kasarjian
This issue of the Workplace Word will address changes to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies, including:
• The expansion of qualifying exigency leave to include members of the Regular Armed Forces as covered active military duty members;
• The addition of covered veterans as servicemembers included in the military caregiver leave; and
• The new optional forms for employees.