US Department of Labor issues statement on United Airlines’ leave policies

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Administrator Jessica Looman issued the following statement in response to multiple inquiries regarding United Airlines’ leave policies:

 “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies. We will be working with the airline and workers to ensure that the company’s leave policies are in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.” 

Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division’s enforcement of the Family and Medical Leave Act.