{"id":36210,"date":"2026-01-08T09:33:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/?page_id=36210"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:20:12","slug":"mastering-fmla-compliance-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/us\/mastering-fmla-compliance-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering FMLA Compliance in 2026: Navigating New Mandates and Minimizing Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_style=&#8221;page-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666798047521{padding-top: 1.5rem !important;padding-bottom: 0rem !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bbrown-landing-event.jpg?id=2205) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-landing-row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1349&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659539081695{margin-top: 1.5rem !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bbrown.com&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;landing-hero-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"ai-optimize-7\">Mastering FMLA Compliance in 2026: Navigating New Mandates and Minimizing Risk<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-9\">A Brown &amp; Brown Event<\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"ai-optimize-10\">EARN 1.0 SHRM CREDITS<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;hero-landing-content&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As we navigate 2026 and beyond, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remains a cornerstone of federal labor law, yet its administration has never been more complex. With the rise of hybrid work models, expanding state-level paid leave programs and increased Department of Labor (DOL) oversight, even experienced HR teams are facing new hurdles.<\/p>\n<p>This webinar provides a comprehensive deep dive into FMLA requirements, focusing on the latest regulatory shifts and practical strategies for managing leave effectively. We explore the critical intersection between federal FMLA, state Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure your organization stays fully protected.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1164052506\/25916c7d19?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<style>#sp-ea-36211 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-36211.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-36211.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-36211.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-36211.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-36211.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767886354\"><div id=\"sp-ea-36211\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-362110\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse362110\" aria-controls=\"collapse362110\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Brett McCrossen<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse362110\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-36211\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-362110\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-36229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/headshot-snip-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Brett McCrossen<\/strong><br \/>Brown &amp; Brown<\/p><p>Brett is an Employee Benefits Consultant at Brown &amp; Brown with several years of experience guiding employers through the complexities of health and benefits programs. He works closely with organizations to align their benefits strategies with business goals, using a structured and data-driven process to keep initiatives on track.<\/p><p>Brett is committed to delivering practical, results-oriented solutions that enhance both employer and employee outcomes. By carefully assessing new opportunities and ensuring they are well-suited to each customer\u2019s needs, he helps organizations manage costs while improving the overall benefits experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-362111\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse362111\" aria-controls=\"collapse362111\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Earle King<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse362111\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-36211\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-362111\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-36233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/head-shot-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/head-shot-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/head-shot-1.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Earle King<\/strong><br \/>Principal<\/p><p>Earle is a Senior Sales Executive at Principal Financial Group, bringing over two decades of expertise in group ancillary benefit sales. Specializing in consultative sales, he focuses on new business development, client retention, and relationship building throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and parts of Southern New Jersey.<\/p><p>As a trusted advisor, Earle partners with insurance brokers and their clients to develop comprehensive benefit solutions that align with organizational strategies, business objectives, and budgetary requirements. 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