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Category Archives: FMLA
IEP meeting attendance is appropriate use of FMLA leave, says DOL
A recent study shows a significant increase in developmental disabilities in children. The study, published in the medical journal, Pediatrics, has revealed substantial increases in the prevalence of disorders, such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability, in U.S. children aged 3 to 17. Since federal…
NYC considering paid vacation requirement for city employers
Employers and employees in New York City are already tasked with understanding and navigating the various leave and time off requirements. If you work or run a business in New York City, you need to be aware of your rights and obligations under federal, state,…
What’s the best way to calculate the 12-month FMLA leave period?
If you’re an employer covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you probably know that employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period (16 weeks when caring for a military family member). The way you…
Can you be fired for visiting a sick family member in the hospital?
We all dread a phone call at work saying that a loved one is in the hospital suffering from a serious medical condition. Our first reaction is to leave work immediately to provide what help we can. Most employers are understanding in this situation. But…
Walmart accused of punishing workers for taking sick time
A group of workers recently accused Walmart of punishing them for taking sick time. Among the allegations are instances of the company refusing to accept doctors’ notes, penalizing workers for taking care of sick family members and other instances of punishing employees for lawful absences.…
How a single line in an email can impact a lawsuit
When dealing with FMLA claims, written records can provide vital evidence Most employer/employee relationships are at-will, meaning that either party can end the relationship for any reason, so long as that reason is not specifically prohibited by law. If the reason is discriminatory in some…
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