Number: RL31760
Title: The Family and Medical Leave Act: Current Legislative and Regulatory Activity
Authors: Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: 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.
Pages: 19
Date: November 26, 2008