US Department of Labor

01/27/2026 / Last updated : 01/27/2026 editor 1 Legal

DOL Clarifies FMLA Leave and Travel Time

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 work weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during a 12-month period for, among other reasons, the treatment of the employee’s own serious health condition or to care for a parent, child, or spouse with a serious health condition. Leave may […]

10/29/2025 / Last updated : 10/29/2025 editor 1 Legal

DOL Clarifies How to Calculate FMLA Leave

The US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued a new opinion letter on Sept. 30, 2025, explaining that employers should calculate FMLA leave hours based on an employee’s actual, normally scheduled workweek — which includes any mandatory overtime hours and excludes any additional voluntary hours. The DOL’s guidance is helpful for all employers faced […]