DOL Releases Updated Guidance on Mental Health and FMLA
Published May 26, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance on obtaining job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for workers seeking mental health support. The guidance clarifies that eligible employees can take FMLA leave for their serious health condition or to care for a spouse, child or parent because of their serious health condition and that a severe health condition can include a mental health condition.
The guidance includes:
- Fact Sheet #28O: Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA, and
- Frequently Asked Questions on the FMLA’s mental health provisions.