Written by attorney Jennifer Weil, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Decide whether the FLA applies. The NJ Family Leave Act applies to employers who employ 50 or more employees for 20 or more weeks in the current or preceding year. The Act also applies to the State... more
Written by attorney Ryan Paulus, 7 months ago.
Description of the employment leave coverage provided by the Family Medical Leave Act
Written by attorney Nathaniel Hubley, 9 months ago.
The State of Indiana is considered an employment-at-will state. This means that an employer can fire an employee for any reason, whether good or bad, as long as it is not an illegal reason. One of... more
Written by attorney Timothy Bowles, 11 months ago.
Neither is Required for Smaller Employers California does not require employers with payrolls of less than 50 persons to provide workers with sick time, paid or unpaid. If such an employer does... more
Written by attorney Joseph Brophy, almost 2 years ago.
Everyone has heard stories about surgeons leaving instruments in patients' bodies. It seems obvious even to the courts, that it is an act of negligence to leave something in the body after it has... more
Written by attorney Vincent White, 10 months ago.
The Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off to employees experiencing a family emergency or even a personal health issue, so long as their employer is of... more
Written by attorney Emanuel Shirazi, 17 days ago.
Oprah Winfreys TV network OWN is one of the latest celebrity owned companies sued for wrongful termination and discrimination. Former employee and Senior Director Carolyn Hommel filed suit against... more
Written by attorney Marilynn Spencer, over 1 year ago.
Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law. FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress amended the Civil Right Act of 1964, Title VII 42 U.S.C. 2000e to 2000e17, by passing the... more
Written by attorney Marilynn Spencer, almost 2 years ago.
Family and Medical Leave:Summary of Key Provisions The federal Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. section 2101 et seq. (FMLA) provides job security to an employee who is absent from work due... more
Written by attorney John Hoyt, over 2 years ago.
Medical Malpractice... Is Anesthesia Your Most Dangerous Enemy? When most of us think of the perils that present themselves during surgery or hospitalization, we think of surgeons who may make... more
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