Minor changes were made in the Family and Medical Leave Act, allowing employers to ask from employees and their doctors the nature and cause of illness, suggested medical treatments, and length of recovery period that require them to apply for leave.

Victoria Lipnic, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards, said that the proposed revisions can create a sound and good workplace that both workers and employers can enjoy. The strength of employer-employee relationship can be tested by being open, transparent and honest of the two parties, along with the support given by concerned doctors.

The Family and Medical Leave Act was publicly open for comments and suggestion until April 11, 2008. To know more for updates and information, feel free to visit www.regulations.gov.