fmla
In 2009, the Department of Labor amended its regulations and required employers to provide individual FMLA notices to employees regarding their eligibility and rights under the FMLA (Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities) and to what extent and how long each employee is entitled to FMLA (Designation Notice). Therefore, simply putting FMLA rights language in a handbook does […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees that covered employees can take time off if they have a medical or a family situation. If you work for a government or public sector employee, you can take advantage of the benefits provided by the FMLA. If you work in the private sector and your employer has […]
Enacted in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that covered employers must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees for a variety of medical and other reasons, and they must do so without placing their job status in jeopardy. This legislation makes it easier for individuals to take […]
While pregnancy is typically a joyous time of great anticipation, for many women, it can also bring unfair discrimination in the workplace. Adverse employment actions taken simply because you are pregnant should not be taken lightly, federal and state laws afford expectant mothers a significant amount of protection with which you should become familiar. Federal […]
The FMLA (“Family Medical Leave Act”) is an incredibly important law in today’s work place. It allows for expecting fathers and mothers, caring parents, and employees with serious health conditions to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave away from work with the guarantee that when they return, their job will be waiting for […]