Every worker should know about the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.) This act provides up to 12 weeks a year of unpaid leave, allowing employees to take time off to take care of themselves or a family member and feel confident knowing that they will return...
Month: March 2020
Reasonable accommodation: what does it look like?
Most employees have heard the buzzword "reasonable accommodation." The Americans With Disabilities Act requires that employers agree to adjustments to allow disabled employees to do their job. However, it can be difficult to know what this looks like day-to-day, and...
New law to protect employees affected by the Coronavirus shutdown
On March 18, 2020, Congress enacted a supplemental appropriations bill, H.R. 6201, as a first step in addressing the economic and workforce issues caused by the coronavirus. This legislation has several significant provisions that directly relate to employment law,...
4 steps to take when facing sexual harassment
The unfortunate reality is that sexual harassment still happens in the workplace, and many workers are not entirely sure what they should do. They know that the actions taken toward them are wrong, but how do they put a stop to it?Every situation is unique, but there...