There may be various circumstances in life in which individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and elsewhere could face the need to take a temporary leave from work. Even if for valid reasons, workers might not always know their options or may fear that a...
FMLA
Get the leave you deserve for family or medical needs
As an employee, it is in your interests to know your rights in case you find yourself in a position where you need to exercise them. Many employees have the right to leave in the event they need time away from their jobs due to a family or medical need, yet employers...
Lawsuit filed after FMLA interference
Experiencing a serious medical condition, or caring for a family member with a medical condition, can affect Washington, D.C. metro area workers in many ways. Individuals may need accommodations that help them perform their work duties despite their medical...
What is intermittent leave under the FMLA?
Illness and injury to either an employee or his or her close family could happen at any time. Even individuals who seemed otherwise healthy could face medical concerns suddenly. While many workers in the Washington, D.C. metro area can continue working while...
How the Family and Medical Leave Act helps employers and workers
Most workers in the Washington, D.C., area understand the importance of taking time off from work when necessary. The reasons for needing time off can vary widely, but often, medical emergencies, chronic health conditions, welcoming a child and other major events can...
Did your employer violate the Family and Medical Leave Act?
The need for time off work can affect anyone. In some cases, Washington, D.C., area workers may need to take time off for a personal medical situation or one that affects an immediate family member. If a worker meets the qualifications, the Family and Medical Leave...
Family and Medical Leave Act violations harm workers, companies
Life can throw a curveball at any time. In some cases, those curveballs can come in the form of serious illness or injury to a person or an immediate family member. These issues can sometimes result in an individual needing time away from work in order to handle his...
Prep for surgery by talking with your employer about taking leave
Though most Washington, D.C. workers hope to never have a serious medical event, certain conditions can arise that need medical attention. In some cases, a condition, injury or other health issue could be serious enough to require surgery, which, in turn, would...
Alleged FMLA violations lead to lawsuit
Health difficulties can present themselves in many ways. For some Washington, D.C. workers, stress can trigger serious issues that may lead to those individuals needing time away from work. In certain cases, the Family and Medical Leave Act can help workers get the...
Is it time to make changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act?
Needing time off work can occur for many reasons. In some cases, a day or two to recover from a minor illness may be all that is needed. On the other hand, individuals who live with chronic illness or who have close family members who do may need extended time off to...