President Obama signed a FMLA coverage extension for Military Families on October 28, 2009. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) extends FMLA exigency leave coverage to both active duty members of Armed Forces, Reserves and National Guard, and family members of active members of the Armed Forces, Reserves and National Guard. The FMLA provides 26 weeks of leave and is only for employers with 50 or more employees. This new laws covers FMLA caregiver leave for up to five years after the veteran ends active duty. Qualify exigencies are the following:
1. Short-notice deployment
2. Military event and related activities
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Employers need to check their Human Resources bulletin boards to ensure the posting notices are current. All notices should be posted prominently where both applicants and employees can readily see them.
If your employees do not speak English, you may be required to post in their language.
1. Consolidated EEO poster that covers Title VII, ADEA, ADAA, EPA and Veterans. The poster is called “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law”.
2. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) notice.
3. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers minimum wage, overtime, and child labor laws. (New minimum wage changed 7/24/09 to $7.25).
4. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notice only effecting employers with over 50 employees. This notice should also reflect new military and family leaves.
5. Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) notice. The post is called “Your Rights Under USERRA”.
6. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) notice. The poster is called “Job Safety and Health–It’s the Law”
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4 executive orders signed by President Obama affect federal contractors, and have compliance requirements
1) New COBRA legislation retro to 2008 to subsidize 65%. Notices must be completed by 4/18/09.
2) Americans with Disabilities Act amended with an expanded definition of disabilities.
3) FMLA expands leave for military families.
4) New I-9 form effective 4/3/09.
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