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Employers covered by the FMLA have specific rights and responsibilities under the law.

Continue to learn about all of the following employer topics, or select a main topic from the list below.

• Administering FMLA Entitlements
  • Selecting a 12-Month Leave Year
  • Intermittent Leave or Reduced Leave Schedule
  • Substitution of Paid Leave
  • Limitation for Spouses Working for the Same Employer
• Employer Notice Requirements and Recordkeeping
  • Employer Designation of FMLA Leave
  • Employer General Notice Requirements (Poster)
  • Employer Eligibility Notice Requirements
  • Employer Designation Notice Requirements
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
• Maintenance of Employee Benefits
  • Employee Payment of Group Health Benefit Premiums
  • Maintenance of Benefits Under Multi-Employer Health Plans
  • Employer Recovery of Benefit Costs
• Employee Reinstatement
  • Equivalent Position and Benefits
  • Employee Reinstatement – Joint Employment
  • Reinstatement Limitations

Covered employers should also review the certification and documentation requirements for eligible employees under the FMLA. See Documentation/Certifications from Employees.

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