The DOL has issued revised federal Family and Medical Leave Act notices and medical certification forms, which expire on May 31, 2018. Although there are no substantial changes to the notices and forms, they now explicitly state that the employer is not seeking information about genetic tests, genetics services, or the "manifestation of disease or disorder" in an employee's family members.
California employers should continue to use California-specific forms given the differences in information an employer can obtain under California (versus federal) law.
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