Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of FMLA Paperwork Requirements Under Paperwork Reduction Act
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The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend — without any changes — the existing information collection request associated with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), as amended. This is a routine renewal required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), which mandates periodic review and reauthorization of federal information collection activities. The FMLA requires covered employers (generally those with 50 or more employees) to collect and maintain certain records and forms related to employee leave requests, medical certifications, and employer notices. These information collection instruments have not been substantively altered in this proposal — the Department is simply requesting continued authorization to use the existing forms and procedures. The PRA review process is designed to ensure that federal data collection efforts minimize burden on respondents in terms of time and financial resources, use clearly understandable instruments, and allow for proper assessment of the impact on those required to respond. Members of the public and affected stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the proposed extension. This notice does not introduce new regulatory requirements or amend FMLA leave entitlements. Its sole purpose is administrative continuity of the information collection infrastructure supporting FMLA compliance and enforcement.
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Key Changes
- No substantive changes proposed — this is a straight extension of the existing FMLA information collection authorization
- Department of Labor seeks continued OMB approval to use current FMLA forms and recordkeeping instruments without modification
- Public comment period opened as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 prior to any renewal decision
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Obligations
What this law requires
The Department of Labor must solicit and consider public comments on proposed extensions of FMLA information collection requests
Covered employers with 50 or more employees must collect and maintain records related to employee leave requests under FMLA
Covered employers must maintain medical certifications submitted by employees in connection with FMLA leave requests
Covered employers must complete and provide employer notices related to FMLA leave to employees
The Department of Labor must periodically review and obtain reauthorization for FMLA information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995