RL31760
The Family and Medical Leave Act
November 26, 2008
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Summary
This report begins with an overview of the major features of the FMLA and its regulations (at 29 C.F.R. Part 825 for most employers and employees subject to the act). The various proposals that have been made to amend the act since its inception more than a decade ago are then categorized and discussed. It closes with a review of legislative activity - enactment of military family and caregiver leave - and regulatory activity - major revision of FMLA regulations effective on January 16, 2009.
