March Compliance Roundup: FMLA Guidance, OSHA Reminder & More
News March 11, 2026
HR professionals won’t want to miss this timely webinar on March 25 at 1 pm, covering the most important federal and state employment law changes for 2026. Join AIM’s Tom Jones, Esq. and Adam Hamel from McLane Middleton to learn what’s ahead and how it may impact your organization. Free for AIM Members – register here.
“On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit allowed a lower court stay to remain in place, meaning Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries continue to have valid employment authorization and protection from removal. On March 11, 2026, the Department of Justice asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the stay and to expedite review of whether the administration may terminate Haiti’s TPS designation. The Court has requested a response from challengers by March 16.
The most recent USCIS I-9 guidance, released on March 13, 2026, instructs employers to enter “as per court order” in the Expiration Date field in Section 1 of Form I-9 and “March 27, 2026” in Section 2, with a note in the Additional Information box. Employers are also advised to retain copies of the USCIS Alert and TPS Haiti webpage with the Form I-9. When completing cases in E-Verify, employers were instructed to use an expiration date of “March 27, 2026.”
At this time, Haiti’s TPS designation and related work authorization remain valid while litigation continues. Employers should continue monitoring USCIS for further updates.”
FMLA Update: Travel Time to Medical Appointments May Be Protected
A new Department of Labor opinion letter clarifies that travel time to and from medical appointments may be protected under the FMLA—including when an employee is assisting a family member. For HR professionals, this guidance reinforces how broadly FMLA protections can apply to leave time.
Key takeaways:
- Travel time to and from medical appointments may count as FMLA-protected leave.
- Protection can also apply when an employee transports a family member to care.
- Employers cannot require certification of travel time as part of the medical documentation.
Resource: Employment Law Update: U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies FMLA Travel Time
Confirm Your OSHA Poster Is Displayed and Up to Date
All employers covered by OSHA must display the official OSHA Cares workplace poster in a visible location. This poster reminds employees of their rights and makes it clear that OSHA is committed to helping ensure they go home safely by addressing concerns, providing resources, and offering compliance assistance to employers.
Take a moment to confirm:
- The OSHA poster is displayed in a conspicuous area.
- The version posted is current (or that you’ve confirmed the prior version remains acceptable).
You can download or order the latest poster directly from OSHA’s website. A quick compliance check now helps avoid issues later and reinforces your commitment to employee wellbeing.
Note: Employers may choose to use this new version or continue using the prior version they already have on display.
Resource: OSHA Cares – Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster
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