FMLA

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: Washington

  Updated to reflect amendments to the paid family and medical leave law and rules regarding small employer assistance, minimum claim duration, employer notices, reinstatement and health benefits, effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: Colorado

  Updated to reflect paid family and medical leave amendments and regulations regarding neonatal care leave and its duration, and amended regulations regarding the definition of reduced leave schedule and the interaction with disability benefits and other leaves, all effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: Delaware

  Updated to reflect paid family and medical leave access to benefits and anti-retaliation protections, effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: Minnesota

  Updated to reflect paid family and medical leave contributions and access to benefits, effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  FMLA: New Mexico

  Updated to reflect regulations implementing the Caregiver Leave Act, effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2025 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect a development concerning scheduling for part-time employees in Burien, Washington. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement [10-24 Employees]: Delaware

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Healthy Delaware Families Act.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement [25+ Employees]: Delaware

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Healthy Delaware Families Act.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Mental Health and the Workplace

  Updated with additional resources and streamlined article structure.

• Date:

  November 12, 2025

  Type:

  Commentary and Insights

  Tips for Harmonizing Federal and Multistate Family and Medical Leave Compliance

  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.