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Eighth Circuit: Guidance on Overtime Hours When Calculating Intermittent FMLA Leave Benefits

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August 4, 2016

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Tracking intermittent leaves can be an administrative headache.  For one company,  “voluntary” overtime compounded that difficulty.  In Hernandez v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”), the Eighth Circuit provided guidance on determining when overtime becomes mandatory for the purpose of calculating intermittent FMLA leave benefits.

How the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Impacts Employers

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June 26, 2015

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On June 26, 2015, the closing of Obergefell v. Hodges resulted in a landmark decision by the U.S Supreme Court: same-sex marriages must be licensed and recognized by all states in the nation. Although 37 states had previously legalized same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision will now have significant impact on the 13 states where same-sex marriage was not previously recognized.

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U.S. DOL Implements Laws Expanding FMLA Protections

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March 8, 2013

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Starting March 8, 2013 all companies of 50 or more employees must display an updated federal family leave poster. The final rule outlining the requirement was issued last week by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to implement federal laws expanding Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections.

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