Civil money penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing by 2.6%, starting January 15.
Ohio employers should consider including this statement in their handbook to inform employees who are members of the reserve components of the United States or Ohio National Guard about their right to continued group policy coverage and to demonstrate compliance with Ohio's military reserve law.