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Must employers accept FMLA certifications from online services?
2026-07-02T05:00:00Z

Must employers accept FMLA certifications from online services?

Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), in-person treatment for a serious health condition can include an appointment with a health care provider via telemedicine (i.e., a virtual visit), as long as it involves video.

The law doesn’t specify where the health care provider must be. Employees may, therefore, obtain an FMLA certification from online health care providers through a service dedicated to completing FMLA certifications.

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Common motor vehicle report (MVR) questions and misconceptions
2026-07-02T05:00:00Z

Common motor vehicle report (MVR) questions and misconceptions

Motor vehicle reports (MVRs) are one of the most valuable tools for evaluating driver qualification, identifying risky driving behaviors, and reducing liability exposure.

Whether you're managing commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, non-CDL drivers, or employees who occasionally operate company vehicles, understanding MVR requirements can help you make better hiring, qualification, and safety decisions.

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EEOC rescinds guidance on voluntary affirmative action plans
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

EEOC rescinds guidance on voluntary affirmative action plans

On June 30, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it had voted to rescind two documents relating to permissible affirmative action under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act.

The two documents that were rescinded include the agency’s:

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The FMLA and treatment outside the U.S.
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

The FMLA and treatment outside the U.S.

While hiking on vacation in the Andes, Veronica fell and injured her ankle. She saw a local doctor who prescribed her pain medication, and she was laid up for 5 days. When she returned to work the following week, she told Glen, her supervisor, about the incident. Glen wondered if he had to do anything in relation to the incident, and whether the situation could involve leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Glen then thought about other related situations, such as:

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EPA sets MyPeST compliance reporting deadlines for bilingual pesticide labeling requirements
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

EPA sets MyPeST compliance reporting deadlines for bilingual pesticide labeling requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published instructions and deadlines for pesticide registrants to report compliance with bilingual labeling requirements in the MyPeST application. The first compliance reporting deadline is July 31, 2026, for pesticide products with the highest toxicity.

Who’s impacted?

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