Updated FMLA Forms

The Department of Labor issued a new FMLA poster and updated FMLA forms.  The following is a list of the forms.

WH-380-E Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition

WH-380-F Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition

WH-381 Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities

WH-382 Designation Notice

WH-384 Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave

WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember — for Military Family Leave

WH-385-V Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave

Additionally, the DOL issued a new poster.  It provides a summary of the FMLA and informs employees how to file a complaint. All covered employers must display the new notice poster in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it. The deadline is March 8, 2014.   Electronic posting also is permitted to satisfy the posting requirement, as long as it otherwise meets the requirements of the regulations.

Below is a link for the DOL page with all the forms and new poster.

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/2013rule/militaryForms.htm

NEW 1-9 FORM

Additionally, USCIS issued a new I-9 form to be used by employers.  Using an expired form may trigger fines.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf

Kelly Schoening is a Cincinnati attorney practicing at Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc.