When it Comes to an FMLA Notice — the Post Office May Not Deliver For Employers

Posted on August 16, 2014August 16, 2014 by 21cpw

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that an employer may not rely on “the Mailbox Rule” to prove that the employer provided an employee with notice of his or her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The ruling could now require employers to prove that they provided…

Ensuring Timely Filing With Private Delivery Services

Posted on June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 by 21cpw

Most of us are aware of the timely-mailed-timely-filed “mailbox rule” contained within the Internal Revenue Code. Most of us are probably also aware that a document mailed with a private delivery service may also qualify for the rule. However, as illustrated by the U.S. Tax Court’s recent decision in Sanders v. Commissioner, there are important…