Questions About the FMLA Expansion?
Earlier this year, President Bush signed into law the first expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4986) provides FMLA leave for military families. Specifically, Section 585 of the bill adds two new FMLA-qualifying events, expanding FMLA to include employees caring for an injured service member as well as family members who have a family member called to active duty,
If you have any questions about what you need to do to comply with these important changes, call the Association’s HR/Legal Hotline at 814/833-3200 or 800/815-2660.

