Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by brain fog, fatigue, muscle weakness, and many other debilitating symptoms that limit a person’s ability to function on a daily basis1. For many people living with MS, the hardest part can often be the uncertainty that follows. While symptoms can vary from person to person, these symptoms can often make sustained employment difficult. When that happens, employer-provided short- and long-term disability benefits plans may be necessary to
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new set of opinion letters addressing recurring questions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
While opinion letters are based on specific fact patterns, they provide valuable insight into how the DOL analyzes common compliance questions and foreshadow DOL enforcement priorities, and they are often relied upon by courts and investigators.
The latest batch addresses employee classification, overtime calculations, collective bargaining agreements,
