The FMLA was extensively modified in 2008. Amendments, signed into law by President Bush in January 2008, added two new bases for FMLA leave due to a family member’s military service. In addition to issuing new regulations and forms implementing the military family leave amendments, a major overhaul of existing FMLA regulations was conducted. The courts, MSPB, FLRA, EEOC, and other administrative agencies have continued to interpret the FMLA regulations in ways that federal employers and employees may find surprising. Carl Bosland has updated his seminal guide with analysis of the extensive statutory, regulatory, and case law developments affecting the FMLA and best practice tips to ensure that you remain in compliance and maximize your rights in the Brave New World of the FMLA. Whether you represent employees, agencies, or are involved with FMLA administration or enforcement, the newly updated and revised supplement to the guide will keep you and your organization on the leading edge of federal sector FMLA developments. The Supplement follows the chapter and subheading format of the guide. New topics covered include:

• The eight categories of “qualifying exigency leave”
• Military Caregiver leave
• Who is a “covered military member” and “covered service member”?
• What constitutes a “serious illness or injury” for purposes of military caregiver leave?
• How much leave is available for military family leave?
• Notice and certification requirements for military family leave
• May military family leave be taken intermittently?
• Interaction of “serious health condition leave” with military caregiver leave
• Regulatory changes to the existing FMLA regulations involving eligibility, employee and employer notice, medical certification, agency direct contact with health care providers, intermittent leave, fitness-for-duty, light duty, bonuses, paid leave substitution, and return to work issues, and new forms, among others