The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comments on proposed amendments to the regulations implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). 73 Fed. Reg. 7876 (Feb. 11, 2008). The current regulations present a confusing maze for employers and employees alike and are in need of modification. We commend the Department for beginning the much needed process of reform; however, in several important respects the proposal falls short. We respectfully request that the modifications suggested below be incorporated in the final regulations adopted in this proceeding.

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