The risk of non-compliance with federal and state leave laws is real. According to statistics published by the U.S. Department of Labor, there were 334 FMLA compliance actions with violations in 2023.
Employers found in violation were fined $987,782 in back wages.
Easily track federal, state and company-specific leave with Leave Manager and stay compliant! Based on webcast poll results from HR professionals, the top pain point concerning FMLA administration is tracking leave. Because many states have implemented leave laws of their own, many employers find it difficult to manage leave under those state laws if they are unaware of them or unsure how they integrate with leave under the federal FMLA. It is easy to see how employers, overwhelmed by the large amount of rules, regulations, and policies, can end up granting unqualified or unnecessarily long leaves to avoid facing penalties and litigation. States continue to enact leave laws. Leave Manager includes an updated Resources section that includes state leave information.