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FMLA coverage extended for Military Families

Di Ann Sanchez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:52:16 +0000

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

3. Childcare and school activities

4. Financial and legal arrangements

5. Counseling

6. Rest and recuperation

7. Post-deployment activities and

8. Additional activities to address other events which arise out of the covered military members’ active duty or call to active duty.

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10 Things All Employers Must Post

Di Ann Sanchez — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:11:41 +0000

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”

7. Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act notice if you have farm laborers. The poster is called “Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Act”.

8. Stimulus Fund Abuse Whistleblower Protection notice for all federal employers who received money under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

9. Notice to worker with Disabilities paid at special minimum wage if applies to your company.

10. All your State Mandatory Posters as well.

Additionally, federal contractors and subcontractors also have a list of mandatory posting notices. Contact Di Ann for contractor requirements.

At DAS HR Consulting we conduct on-site audits to ensure our clients comply with all federal and state laws.

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Obama E.O.s that affect Federal Contractors

Di Ann Sanchez — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:27:28 +0000

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.

Call 817-343-0066 for a free telephone consultation to discuss Human Resources at your company.