Women's History Month and the PWFA! What is next?
March 21, 2024
ADA
ADA - Reasonable Accommodation
ADA - Undue Hardship
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When Do Repeated Extension Requests Become Indefinite Leave?March 15, 2024Spring Break season is here! As a result, employers may be receiving time off requests. Regular run of the mill vacation or PTO requests are generally easy to handle.
But what should an employer do i
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FMLA
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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Lessons from Wayland v. OSF Healthcare System, FMLA and Performance StandardsMarch 07, 2024Is an employer obligated to adjust its performance standards for employees who are taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The answer is yes, as the 7th Circuit recently confirmed
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ADA
FMLA
Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences
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Get Ready for the 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference!February 27, 2024The 2024 Disability Management Employer Conference (DMEC) FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference starts March 25!
For more information check out the agenda 2024 DMEC Compliance Conference Agenda | DMEC, and r
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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Breaking News: PFML Private Plan Reporting in MassachusettsFebruary 20, 2024On February 14, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced reporting requirements for paid family and medical leave private plans. Employers, insurance carriers, a
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ADA
ADA - Reasonable Accommodation
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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A Valentine’s Day Present!February 14, 2024Happy Valentine's Day!
The 10th Circuit recently showed its love for employers on February 7, 2024, in an employer-friendly decision, Freman v. City of Cheyenne.
The Case
In this case, the employee, D
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FMLA
FMLA - Certifications
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Happy Birthday FMLA! Now, how do I handle incomplete or insufficient medical certifications?February 08, 2024This week, on February 5, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turned 31! Happy birthday! Along with Presidents Washington and Lincoln, what a great month for a birthday!
To celebrate, we want to r
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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Expiring and Renewing Private PFML Plans in ConnecticutJanuary 31, 2024Like the avocados you are sure you just bought, is your Connecticut PFML private plan expiring? Private PFML plans in Connecticut are effective for three years, unlike the avocados which barely last f
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ADA
FMLA
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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Labrice v. City of Philadelphia: Important Lessons for EmployersJanuary 23, 2024We are just a few weeks into 2024, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has already issued an interesting leave-related decision containing important reminders for employers.
The case is Labrice v
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DOL
EEOC
Bereavement Leave
Pregnancy
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
PUMP Act
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
State Paid Family and Medical/Disability Benefits
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New Year! New Laws! 2024 Trends in Leave ManagementJanuary 12, 2024Happy New Year! We at Reliance Matrix are excited for 2024 and hope you are as well. To bring in the New Year, we are providing you with a countdown of the top 5 leave management trends we expect to s
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Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences
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Quarterly Compliance UpdateJanuary 08, 2024
Happy New Year! Let's start 2024 out right with another Quarterly Compliance Update! We will provide an update on all major developments from the last quarter of 2023 to the present!
Join the Complia
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State Leaves
State Laws - Unpaid Leaves
State Laws - Other
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
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2023’s a Wrap! A Toast to 2024!December 27, 2023
Can you believe it's already the end of the year? And what a year it's been! In 2023, we saw the official end (finally!) of the COVID-19 National Emergency, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act became e
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
Pregnancy
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Final Regulations. We're Waiting!!!December 22, 2023As we previously reported to you, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published proposed regulations and related materials in support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) back on
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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The Gift That Keeps Giving or a Lump of Coal? California SB 951's Changes to SDI and PFLDecember 13, 2023As we previously blogged about here, while the governor signed California SB 951 back in September 2022, its PFML gifts are now ready to be opened along with the presents to be opened for the December
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FMLA
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Responding to FMLA Intermittent Requests for Planned Medical Treatment - When Does This "Unduly Disrupt" Operations?December 07, 2023Intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) continues to challenge employers. The FMLA regulations require employees needing leave for planned medical treatment to make reasonable
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