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New Forms for Family and Medical Leave
August 7, 2020
Question: I read that the Department of Labor revised forms for employers to use when an employee takes FMLA leave. I am always confused by the FMLA forms and how they differ from California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing forms for CFRA leave. Which forms should employers use? Answer: The short answer is that employers should use the…
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