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Civil Unions Not Covered Under the Family Medical Leave Act

A blog post on why civil unions are not considered a marriage under the definitions for the Family Medical Leave Act.

Employer and Employee Coverage Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

A blog post about the requirements for coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employer Information Regarding Employee Garnishments

A blog post about garnishment compliance with the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

Employer Penalties for Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act

A blog post about appropriate penalties for different violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employer Request for Documentation Under the FMLA, and the “Final Rule,” to Determine Family Relationships

A blog post explaining the definition update in the FMLA and how it affects same-sex families.

Employer Requirements Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

A blog post further explaining requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Employer Responsibilities for Record Keeping Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A blog post about record keeping rules and responsibilities for employers who do utilize the use of polygraph examinations on their employees.

Employer Responsibilities Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A blog post about the allowances under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Employer Same-Sex Marriage Family Medical Leave Coverage

A blog post about changes to the definition of the word "spouse" in the Family Medical Leave Act that now allows same-sex couples to take protected leave to care for spouses.

Family Medical Leave Act to Care for Adult Children

A blog post about changes to the FMLA that allow employees with adult children that are disabled or incapable of self-care due to physical or mental disability to care for them.

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