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Implications of the Family and Medical Leave Act for Local Governments

Helping Administrators Understand the Law

Mississippi State University, efrench{at}ps.msstate.edu

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993 to help full-time employees balance the conflicting demands of their work and personal lives. Private employers with 50 or more employees (at a single work site) and all federal, state, and local government employers are required to comply with the act. Since its inception, many local governments have been sued for violations of its guidelines. This research provides case examples from across the United States to illustrate why many local governments have faced litigation under this act. Several cases filed against cities and counties over the past 7 years are discussed. The intent of this analysis is to highlight many of the legal rights and protections that the FMLA affords to local government employees, to provide a practical understanding and guide for compliance with the requirements of this employment legislation.

Key Words: Family and Medical Leave Act • human resource management • legal rights • local government employees

Review of Public Personnel Administration, Vol. 29, No. 1, 76-88 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0734371X08325636


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