JD Supra

DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Applicability of the FMLA Substitution Rule When Employee on FMLA is Receiving PFML Benefits

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter regarding the applicability of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) substitution rule when an employee on FMLA leave is ...
Awful Announcing

Kirby Smart gets Community Note’d on X for substitution rule comments

The Community Notes feature on X is most commonly used to swat down false political claims, conspiracy theorists and the like. But Georgia head coach Kirby Smart endured the social media tool’s wrath ...
Yahoo! Sports

NCAA changes rule, closes 12-player loophole Oregon football used in win over Ohio State

The NCAA has modified how an illegal substitution penalty is assessed in the aftermath of the controversy late in Ohio State’s 32-31 loss at Oregon on Saturday. Following a rules interpretation issued ...
JD Supra

DOL Clarifies That FMLA Paid Leave Substitution Rules Apply When Employees Receive State or Local Paid Leave Benefits

As more states implement paid family leave programs, employers increasingly are faced with questions about how these state programs interact with Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) regulations. A ...