Expired FMLA Certification Forms Are Still Usable
There have been many questions and concerns about expiring Department of Labor (DOL) forms in regards to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The good news is that the forms can still be used because the expiration date is not relevant to the content of the required information. Unpaid, job-protected leave for pre-determined family and End excerpt
Revised FMLA Notice and Certifications published by DOL designed to streamline the process
The Department of Labor (DOL) revised its FMLA notice and certifications (attached). The DOL said the new forms are easier to understand and use and also include an electronic signature feature. Please note that earlier versions of the forms with expiration dates that have passed may still be used. Employees are eligible for FMLA if End excerpt
FMLA Expansion and Emergency Paid Leave
Yesterday, President Trump signed into law the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”. This new law requires certain employers to provide emergency paid leave under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and emergency paid sick leave. The main components of the acts are below: Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act The law takes effect April End excerpt
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK – 2021 Updates
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK – 2021 Updates The professional landscape is rapidly changing especially with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and a new Presidential Administration. Employers now more than ever need to ensure that they are following the myriad of Federal and State labor laws governing their organization. From a policy perspective, employers need to make sure that End excerpt
Employee Benefits Brokerage
At FosterThomas, we are an employee benefits brokerage in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, that is committed to understanding and managing your unique employee benefits while being mindful of sustainable cost management for your business. It is our mission that through our employee advisory services and extensive strategic planning and collaboration, you will begin to End excerpt
About FosterThomas
​FosterThomas is a leading professional services firm that provides solutions for Human Capital Management, Employee Benefits and Payroll System Consulting. Our business solutions are tailored to each of our clients and help address the following specialties: ADP Project & Payroll Management Services Employee Benefits Solutions HR Management Consulting & Outsourcing Solutions HR & Payroll Staffing End excerpt
Government Contracting HR Services
FosterThomas is a specialist in the arena of Government Contracting HR. With hands on expertise that is continually improved upon from working successfully alongside Government and Federal Contractors, the government contract compliance consultants at FosterThomas are able to seamlessly integrate with your staff to implement cohesive workplace standards for favorable outcomes. FosterThomas provides its clients End excerpt
Employee Benefits Advisory Services
We are committed to understanding and managing your unique employee benefits needs while being mindful of sustainable cost management for your business. Since 1993, FosterThomas has delivered cost-effective and proactive custom employee benefits solutions. We address these through the design and delivery of the perfectly compiled benefits package that will ultimately help you to attract End excerpt
HR Outsourcing Services
Placing Your Business First. Every business is unique, as are its human resource needs. That’s why FosterThomas’ human resource management solutions serve to develop HR initiatives that align with your organization’s overall mission and strategic goals. Our HR outsourcing services can either be designed to provide total and ongoing HR support or solely on a End excerpt
New York Paid Family Leave Effective January 1, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, all employees working in New York will be covered by the state’s temporary disability insurance law which provides eligible employees with paid, job protected leave of absence
