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Family and Medical Leave Act

A “Real Deadline” or a “Hortatory Deadline?” FMLA Retaliation in Lindsey v. Bio-Medical Applications

August 9, 2022April 15, 2022 by Charles Stiegler

In Lindsey v. Bio-Medical Applications, the Fifth Circuit recently addressed the difference between “real deadlines” and “hortatory deadlines” in an FMLA Retaliation case.

Categories Family and Medical Leave Act, Retaliation Tags deadlines, Fifth Circuit, fmla, retaliation

The FMLA and Remote Workers

March 30, 2022March 29, 2022 by Charles Stiegler
The FMLA and Remote Workers

As remote work becomes more common, new questions arise about labor law. This post addresses leave rights under the FMLA and remote workers.

Categories Employment Policies, Family and Medical Leave Act Tags fmla, remote work, work from home

Pregnancy Discrimination Laws in Louisiana

March 23, 2020February 18, 2020 by Charles Stiegler
Pregnancy Discrimination

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

Categories Discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act Tags fmla, leave, pregnant, title VII, wrongful termination

Additional Medical Leave After the FMLA Period Expires

November 22, 2017 by Charles 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.

Categories Americans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act Tags ada, disabilities, fmla, leave

The Family and Medical Leave Act – The Key Employee Rule Under the FMLA

November 12, 2024August 15, 2017 by Charles Stiegler
key employee

The key employee provision of the FMLA is a little-used exception that allows companies to deny reinstatement to certain highly-paid employees. However, the rules surrounding this exception are strict. Click to learn more.

Categories Family and Medical Leave Act Tags fmla, key employee, salary basis

The Family and Medical Leave Act – An Employee’s FMLA Right to Privacy

September 22, 2021August 11, 2017 by Charles Stiegler
Confidential Medical Records

The FMLA right to privacy provisions place strict controls on employer use of confidential medical records. Click to learn more.

Categories Family and Medical Leave Act Tags employee files, fmla, personnel file, privacy, recordkeeping

The Family and Medical Leave Act — FMLA Basics

August 8, 2017July 28, 2017 by Charles Stiegler
FMLA

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.

Categories Family and Medical Leave Act Tags Family and Medical Leave Act, fmla, leave

Are Louisiana Employers Required to Offer Sick Leave?

November 12, 2024February 19, 2017 by Charles Stiegler
Louisiana sick leave

Are Louisiana employers required to offer sick leave? The answer depends on several factors, including the size of the employer and the type of leave being requested.

Categories Employment Policies, Family and Medical Leave Act

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