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Modern Families: The Sixth Circuit’s Decision Regarding In Loco Parentis Relationships for Adult Siblings and FMLA Claims
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a significant decision regarding the interpretation of the mysterious “in loco parentis” relationships under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises held that an in loco parentis relationship can develop between two adults, including siblings, when one adult becomes unable to care for himself or herself and the other intends to assume a parental relationship. This decision has broad implications for employees seeking leave to care for adult relatives with serious health conditions.
