The U.S. Department of Labor has two Requests for Information for
stakeholder comments on leave provisions outlined under recent
COVID-19 response legislation. Please note these are two separate
requests and dockets.
Please see the following information on comment submission:
Request for Information on Paid Leave: For
purposes of this information collection, paid leave refers
to paid family and medical leave to care for family
members, or for one’s own health. The RFI seeks feedback on a
variety of topics, such as how requirements for paid leave would
economically impact small governmental jurisdictions (population
under 50,000). What are the costs and benefits and are there
alternatives that would minimize these impacts? Comments
to DOL are due on September 14, 2020.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): The
FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up
to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified
family and medical reasons. Covered employers include private
sector employers with 50 or more employees in certain
circumstances. DOL is seeking feedback on the definition of a
serious health condition, leave taken in an intermittent basis,
employee notice for leave, and health care
certifications. The RFI also seeks information regarding
specific challenges and best practices that employers experience
in administering FMLA leave. Comments to DOL are due by
September 15, 2020.
