On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter stating that days during which a school is closed, do not count as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) days for employees that planned to be on FMLA leave during those days but for less than the full week.
DOL’s…
In May, the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance in the form of two documents, a fact sheet and an FAQ…
Ohio’s school districts have long recognized the requirement not to discriminate against employees on the basis of certain protected classes. Discrimination related to pregnancy, childbirth or maternity/parental leave constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex. Schools have to treat a woman who is temporarily disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions the same as any other disabled employee. Any additional benefits the district offers for either parent is…
Earlier this week, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided an opinion on…
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued an opinion letter that addressed the Family and…
Everyone is guilty of allowing body language to convey a message, whether consciously or unconsciously. However, a recent court case proves that body language also can pose a legal risk. In Cimino v. Magee-Womens Hosp. of UPMC, W.D.Pa Civil…
