Employers must post a general notice explaining the FMLA’s provisions and
providing information regarding procedures for filing a claim under the Act in a
conspicuous place where it can be seen by employees and applicants. Under the
regulations, this posted notice includes additional information regarding the definition of
a serious health condition, the new military family leave entitlements, and employer and
employee responsibilities. Employers must also include the information in this general
notice in any employee handbook or other written policies or manuals describing
employee benefits and leave provisions. Additionally, under the regulations, an employer
without a handbook or written guidance is required to provide this general notice to new
employees upon hiring.
