Can You Be Fired for Calling in Sick? What Employees Need to Know
Learn when it is legal (and illegal) to fire someone for being sick.
What Is Considered a Part Time Job? Hours, Benefits, and Legal Rights
This guide breaks down what counts as part-time work, how it differs from full-time jobs, and what benefits and legal rights you may (or may not) have as a part-time employee.
Maternity Leave for Husbands: 6 Ways To Get It
Can husbands take time off work to bond with their newborn or support their partner during recovery? This article breaks it down so both expecting mothers and their partners know what to expect and how to plan.
What Conditions Qualify for FMLA Leave?
FMLA allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. But what conditions qualify for FMLA?
Does Workers’ Compensation Provide Job Protections?
Workers’ compensation offers benefits for workplace injuries but does not guarantee job protection. Laws like FMLA and ADA may help, but understanding your rights is essential.
Do Company Holidays Count Towards FMLA days?
Understanding how time off is calculated under FMLA, particularly during company holidays, can be a bit tricky. Here we discuss the details to help you understand when a holiday counts toward your FMLA leave, and when it doesn’t.
Does Back Pain Qualify as a Disability?
Back pain is among the most common reasons for missed work days. However, not everyone who experiences back pain is considered disabled under the law. So, when does back pain qualify as a disability?
Bereavement Leave: What Employees Need to Know
If you’re unfamiliar with how bereavement leave works, how much time you’re entitled to, or whether your employer must provide it, this article will walk you through what you need to know.
Can I take FMLA leave for IEP meetings?
According to a recently written Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter, parents can take FMLA leave to attend special education meetings, specifically Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. What qualifies as an IEP meeting? An IEP is an individualized educational program provided for a child that qualifies through evaluation. Once your child qualifies for an IEP,…
Do You Accrue PTO While on FMLA? Your Rights and What You Can Do
In this article, we explore the answer to “do you accrue PTO while on FMLA,” how FMLA interacts with employer PTO policies, and what your rights are as an employee under the law. We’ll also discuss what you can do to protect your benefits during your leave.