t of 1993, 1999). Once covered, the employer is given responsibilities. There are many employee notifications an employer is required to make in various circumstances under FMLA.
             First, every covered employer is required to post and keep posted a FMLA poster, whether or not it has any "eligible" employees. The poster and the text must be large enough to be easily read and contain fully legible text, an employer that willfully violates the posting requirement may be assessed a civil money penalty. Also, failure to post the required notice prevents the employer from taking any adverse action against an employee, including denying FMLA leave or failing to provide advance notice of a need to take FMLA leave. (See Addendum A)
             Secondly, if an employer provides an employee handbook to all employees that describes the employer's policies regarding leave, wages, attendance, and similar matters, the handbook must incorporate information on FMLA rights and responsibilities and the employer's policies regarding FMLA. The employer is also responsible for notifying the employee of eligibility status.
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