By Eric B. Meyer If you have 50 or more employees, you must abide by the Family and Medical Leave Act. The FMLA affords up to 12 work weeks of leave in a … Read more
Court Says ADA Doesn’t Require Employers to Provide Indefinite Leave
By Eric B. Meyer Back in June, I discussed here how the EEOC was discussing the use of leave from work as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, the … Read more
Termination for FMLA Abuse: All It Takes Is An Honest Employer Belief
By Eric B. Meyer The Family and Medical Leave Act affords eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period because of a serious … Read more
Proposed Domestic Violence Act Would Extend FMLA Protections
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) reintroduced the Domestic Violence Leave Act, which expands paid leave options for victims of domestic … Read more
Employment at Will: The Most Misunderstood Principle in the Workplace
By John A. Gallagher Most Americans have a general understanding of the “Employment at Will” doctrine. They understand that it means that they … Read more
How Unreturned Phone Calls Made for a Worker’s FMLA Retaliation Claim
By Eric B. Meyer An eligible employee may take up to 12 work weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act in a 12-month period. If an employee … Read more
The FMLA Minefield: How a Failure to Document Can Spell Big Trouble
By Eric B. Meyer In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed a recent federal-court decision to demonstrate why it is crucial for employers to document … Read more
5 Things to Remember When Providing Employees FMLA Leave
By Eric B. Meyer The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affords eligible employees up to 12 work weeks of leave during any 12-month period for, among … Read more
California Supreme Court Expands Reach Of State Overtime Laws
By John D. McLachlan Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled that work performed in California by nonresident employees for California-based … Read more
An Employer Blueprint For How to Screw Up At-Will Employment
By Eric B. Meyer In most states, absent a contract of employment, an employee is considered at-will (i.e., he or she can be fired for any reason or no … Read more
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees Under ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace against disabled individuals. By law, if an employer knows that an … Read more
Traveling to Mexico on Sick Leave? It Can Get an Employee Fired
By Eric B. Meyer Can a company create and enforce a policy that requires employees on paid sick leave to remain close to their homes, unless they obtain … Read more