"In two recent opinions, the [DOL] announced its positions with respect to certain employers' responsibilities under FMLA.... [C]ompanies:  [1] may not delay designating paid leave as FMLA leave even if the delay otherwise complies with a collective bargaining agreement and the employee in fact prefers a delay; [2] must provide notice of determination within five business days of being put on notice of the employee's need for leave for an FMLA-qualifying reason; and [3] may not designate more than 12 (or 26) weeks as FMLA leave, even if the employee requests additional weeks to be designated under FMLA."  MORE >>