Among their 2022 initiatives, employers should prioritize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance. The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced that in 2022 (and beyond), it will be increasing FMLA audits on employers. If the DOL finds FMLA technical violations or noncompliant FMLA forms, employers may face costly consequences. Additionally, they may also have to handle other kinds of audits from the DOL, including wage and hour. MP’s HR experts share vital steps to avoid an FMLA audit. Read the article to:
• Learn the key elements of a solid FMLA policy
• Outline employers’ FMLA record-keeping responsibilities
• Find out how to reduce risk and exposure related to FMLA matters
• Get seven vital steps to protect an organization from FMLA lawsuits, audits, and violations
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Normally, right around July and August is a great time to pause and check out the latest legal HR updates. July 1 is a common time for wage increases and new laws to take effect. Many states pass new laws around this time, too. But this year in particular, late July is an imperative time to take stock of HR law updates. State and federal government have been busy taking action to protect individuals and employers in the midst of COVID. This roundup of the latest HR updates will be divided into COVID-oriented and non-COVID items.