"[A] smaller employer's failure to accurately communicate [FMLA] rights could lead to unintended coverage for the employee.... While not all federal appellate courts have weighed in on the application of equitable estoppel in FMLA cases, the doctrine is being argued at the district court level in every circuit. Employers should be aware of the potential for such claims and take steps to avoid them. [Some] examples illustrate scenarios where eligibility for FMLA leave may be misrepresented."  MORE >>