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Do i need a labor lawyer

Yes, you should consult with an attorney regarding your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, your state's disability discrimination laws, and under your employer's medical leave and short and long term disability policies. Under the Family Medical Leave Act, eligible employees who have worked for an employer who employs 50 employees within a 75 mile radius, for 12 months, for 1250 hours in the year before taking leave are entitled to up to 12 weeks of...

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My employer is scheduling me to work untill 11pm. i have a doctors note stating i can not work past 7 pm. is this legal

The answer is - it depends. Two federal statutes may provide you with rights in this situation. First, if your employer has 50 employees working within a 75 mile radius of your work place and you have worked for your employer for 1250 hours in the last year and for at least 12 months, you may have the right to take intermittent or reduced hour leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Your doctor would need to certify that you have a serious health condition that prevents you from...