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Limited Labor Protections In FMLA Left This Mom Laboring In Slow Motion

Labor laws clashed with labor and delivery as one mom tried to hold back and prevent her baby from coming until FMLA ...
HRD America

17-year Abbott employee sues, alleges firing over approved FMLA use

Goski is now pursuing claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Age ...
Yahoo

Yes, you can use FMLA for PPD and other postpartum mental health conditions

Postpartum mental health conditions (PMHCs) affect many new mothers, with up to 85% experiencing some level of anxiety or depression in the weeks after giving birth. Often these feelings will resolve ...
National Law Review

Is an Employee on FMLA Leave Untouchable? 2nd Circuit Says Certain Facts Can Support Termination

An employee takes time off (think FMLA or other protected leave), and then you need to take an adverse employment action. Can ...
Houston Chronicle

How Can the Size of a Business Affect the FMLA?

The size of a business affects a company's Family and Medical Leave Act coverage status and the eligibility of its employees. The FMLA statutes do not cover an employer with less than 50 employees. If ...
Houston Chronicle

In What Circumstance Can You Deny FMLA?

The Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, became law in 1993 and requires certain employers to provide eligible employees 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year. During FLMA leave, the employee's job is ...
Purdue University

Operating Procedures for FMLA Leaves

An employee will notify their supervisor and Human Resources of the need to request FMLA leave as soon as possible. If the leave is foreseeable, the employee will give at least 30 days’ advance notice ...