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DOL Clarifies FMLA Leave Calculation for School Employees During Short-Term Closures

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FMLA2026-1, providing important guidance on how short-term school closures, such as snow days, ...
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DOL Clarifies How Employers Should Calculate FMLA Leave for Overtime + Other Non-Traditional Schedules

The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division recently released an opinion letter regarding calculation of hours of FMLA leave for individuals whose schedules include mandatory overtime and who may ...