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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. Various local, state, and federal legislative proposals provide competing FMLA visions. In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020.

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FMLA leave is complicated by sunsetting COVID relief act

Business Management Daily

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) pending sunset creates challenges for employers and employees seeking FMLA leave for COVID related reasons. The FFCRA expanded Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) rights and funded paid leave for many pandemic-related reasons.

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Biden’s unapologetic worker agenda could mean big changes for employers

Business Management Daily

Movement can already be seen on unions, immigration, OSHA regulations, paid leave, and gender/pay. On inauguration day, President Biden sent proposed legislation to Congress. Trillion “American Rescue Plan” (ARP) is now law. Federal tax credits reimbursed employers for the cost. Immigration. Dubbed the U.S.