Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
FMLA: Applicable Laws and Regulations
Law
Regulations
Federal Register
- February 25, 2015: Final Rule to Revise the Definition of “Spouse” Under the FMLA
- February 6, 2013: Final Rule to Implement Statutory Amendments
Civil Money Penalty Inflation Adjustments
Starting in 2016, agencies across the federal government must adjust their penalties for inflation each year. Below is a table that reflects the adjustments that have occurred for penalties under this statute. For more information on the penalty adjustments, go here.
| Type of Violation | Statutory Citation | CFR Citation | Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty on or before 1/2/2018 | Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty on or after 1/3/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willful violation of posting requirement. | 29 USC 2619(b) | 29 CFR 825.300(a) | $166 | $169 |