Jonathan Crotty was quoted in Bloomberg Law about how several states are expanding paid family and medical leave laws this year. 

Jonathan offered insight into best practices for employers who may offer voluntary benefits to workers who are also serving as caregivers. Those benefits could include telework, time off, and hybrid work schedules. 

"Like any leave policy, the definitions of who is eligible and what situations an employee can take that leave are crucial in drafting a policy," Jonathan told the publication. 

Jonathan also offered commentary on the recent litigation landscape around caregiving leave, including a December opinion from the Sixth Circuit that expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include care for a sibling when an employee acts in a parental role.

Employers should carefully probe the nuances of caregiving relationships, Jonathan told the publication. They also should review existing leave policies and stay informed of nontraditional relationships to "determine whether they need to be adjusted based on changing times."

You can read the full article by clicking here: Paid Leave Laws Expand to Reflect Evolving 'Family' Definition

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You can read Jonathan's client alert on the Sixth Circuit opinion here.