by Joshua A. Diveley
The Department of Labor (DOL) revised The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster which certain employers must display at employment locations. The revisions were released in late April, 2016. The poster was revised to clarify language and include additional information not contained in the prior February 2013 version of the poster.
All covered employers, generally those with at least 50 employees, are required to display the poster and keep it displayed. The poster summarizes the major provisions of FMLA and informs employees how to file a complaint for non-compliance by an employer. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it. A poster must be displayed at all locations even if there are no eligible employees.
A copy of the revised poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf.
The February 2013 version of the FMLA poster is still permitted and can be used to fulfill the posting requirement. Although displaying the revised poster is not mandatory, it is still a good idea for an employer to display the most recent version of the poster. Use of the most current poster shows a good faith effort to make employees aware of the latest information relating to employment laws.
An employer who willfully violates the posting requirement may be assessed a civil fine of $110 for each separate offense.
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