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Washington wants your opinions, suggestions about FMLA
Department of Labor officials have posted a request for information from the public on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Any comments are due by Feb. 2.
The majority of the questions are directed toward employers and employees but include:
“Does the model certification form (WH-380) seek the appropriate medical information? If not, what improvements could be made to the form to make it clearer and easier for health care providers to complete, so that it is more likely that the necessary and appropriate information will be reported?” |
Another question appears directed to physicians:
“Section 825.308 generally permits an employer to request a medical recertification no more often than every 30 days and only in connection with the absence of the employee. Is that an appropriate timeframe?” |
To respond to this federal inquiry, e-mail written comments. Comments of 20 pages or less may be faxed to (202) 693-1432. Or mail your comments to:
Richard M. Brennan
Senior Regulatory Officer
Wage and Hour Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20210
Because mail delays occur, e-mailing or faxing is preferred. Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, Feb. 2, 2007.
To read more about the FMLA or the request, visit www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmlacomments.htm.
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