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Snow Days and the FMLA: DOL Clarifies How Partial-Week Closures Count Toward Leave
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has issued a new opinion letter, FMLA2026-2, clarifying how to calculate leave usage under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when an employer shuts down operations for less than a full workweek due to unscheduled events, such as inclement weather. The letter explains how partial-week closures interact with both intermittent and full-week FMLA leave, and it reinforces prior guidance regarding holidays and full-week shutdowns. These clarifications have immediate implications for leave tracking, payroll coordination, and policy administration.
