Approved
consistent with clarifications in DOL memos of 8-2-99, 8-12-99, and
8-17-99. In any evaluations of FMLA regulations undertaken between
now and the next submission of this collection DOL will investigate
the monetary costs of compliance associated with the information
collection provisions of the regulations. The results of any
analysis will be reported in the next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2002
06/30/2002
08/31/1999
9,142,500
0
9,142,500
645,625
0
645,625
0
0
0
The Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993 (FMLA) requires private sector employers of 50 or more
employees and public agencies to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid,
job-protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain family and
medical reasons. Records are required so that the Department of
Labor can determine employer compliance with FMLA.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.