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US Department of Labor Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” Under FMLA, Affording Rights to Gay Parents

Posted in Laws and Regulations

The United States Department of Labor late today issued a new interpretation of what a "son or daughter" is under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make it clear that an "employee who assumes the role of caring for a child receives parental rights to family leave regardless of the legal or… Continue Reading

SHRM Article on Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Contrasting Connecticut with California

Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has an article out today on their website (subscription may be required) about the effect that same-sex marriage laws and rulings are having on employers. The article compares California’s Proposition 8 initiative with Connecticut’s recent decision legalizing same-sex marriages.  As you will see, the reporter was kind enough to talk with… Continue Reading