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U.S. DOL Opinion Letters: Delaying FMLA Leave, Clarifying FLSA Exceptions, and Applying HSAs to Garnishments

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September 10, 2019

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released three opinion letters addressing the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Consumer Credit Protection Act.  These opinion letters are issued by the Wage and Hour Division and interpret how laws can be applied in specific situations posed by the letter’s requester, and serve as helpful guidance for employers.

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DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Using FMLA Leave for Child IEP Management

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August 8, 2019

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a new opinion letter from the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on whether or not leave may be taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in order to attend a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting to discuss the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of the employee’s child.

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