Managing family and medical leave across multiple states is a compliance minefield. The federal FMLA sets a baseline, but state-specific laws often impose stricter or conflicting requirements, especially around documentation and notice obligations. This article offers strategies to maintain compliance across jurisdictions and avoid costly missteps.
Brightmine is pleased to announce the release of new state and local family and medical leave forms to support employers in administering family and medical leave at the federal, state and local levels.
Updated statement to reflect an amendment prohibiting employers from requiring use of paid family and medical leave benefits before employees may be eligible for disability benefits, effective January 1, 2026.