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On November 17, 2008, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) adopted final revised regulations, effective January 16, 2009, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). These regulations, which were guided by the DOL’s prior experience under the Act, case law, statutory changes, and public comments, are the first major regulatory updates to the FMLA since the law was enacted by Congress some 15 years ago. This update focuses on the key alterations to the FMLA’s regulatory scheme.