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Military Law

Nov. 11, 2009

Expanded Rights for Military Families

Raymond Bertrand and Maria Audero of Paul Hastings address the extension of exigency and caregiver leave for military families.

By Raymond Bertrand and Maria Audero

Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have reason to celebrate this Veterans Day thanks to the expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). President Obama signed the new law on Oct. 28, 2009 and heralded the legislation as a reaffirmation of "our commitment to our brave men and women in uniform and our wounded warriors." This expansion of "family leave rights for the family members of our troops and vetera...

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