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Employment Rights In A Time of Coronavirus

March 23, 2020coronavirus, Family and Medical Leave Act, leave, sick timeEmployment Policies, Family and Medical Leave ActCharles Stiegler

Many workers and businesses are asking about employment rights during the coronavirus quarantine. Click here to learn more.

Pregnancy Discrimination Laws in Louisiana

February 18, 2020fmla, leave, pregnant, title VII, wrongful terminationDiscrimination, Family and Medical Leave ActCharles Stiegler

Both federal and state laws protect pregnant employees from discrimination and, in many cases, provide a right to pregnancy leave. Click to learn more.

Additional Medical Leave After the FMLA Period Expires

November 22, 2017ada, disabilities, fmla, leaveAmericans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave ActCharles Stiegler

Most employees are eligible for 12 weeks of medical leave under the FMLA. But other laws sometimes allow employees to take additional medical leave, even after FMLA rights expire. Click to learn more.

The Family and Medical Leave Act — FMLA Basics

July 28, 2017Family and Medical Leave Act, fmla, leaveFamily and Medical Leave ActCharles Stiegler

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of leave to millions of Americans who have serious health conditions or are welcoming new babies. Click here to learn the basics of the FMLA.