…in federal court alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, among other things. The district court dismissed the plaintiff’s FMLA claims as time-barred. But, the appellate court disagreed….
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Yet another court reaffirms that the ADA does not require accommodating marijuana use
basis of such use.” Marijuana may be legal in several states, but it remains an illegal Schedule One substance federally. Therefore, an individual with a disability who uses medical marijuana…
President Biden unveiled his paid family leave plan –12 weeks and up to $4K per month. But, will it happen?
…let’s talk about paid leave. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to bond with a new child, care…
TRENDING: Cities and states banning pre-hire marijuana testing. Next up: Philadelphia
Image Credit: cannabis chemical test by ProSymbols from the Noun Project As more states and localities legalize or decriminalize the use of recreational marijuana, the next logical step is…
Here’s why it’s important for employees returning from FMLA leave to certify that they are fit for duty
medical record by BomSymbols from the Noun Project I’m filing today’s post under “FMLA: Back to Basics.” Let’s say that you have an employee who is out on leave…
An employer is learning the hard way that workers’ compensation is not a shield against the FMLA
Chrisdesign, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I’m going to tell you about a Family and Medical Leave Act lawsuit that, IMHO, could have easily been avoided. But before I…
A woman with back issues and trouble sitting for long stretches flew around the world to Thailand. FMLA abuse, much?
…and Medical Act leave from the defendant. While on FMLA leave, the plaintiff flew to Thailand. The plaintiff’s co-workers learned about the Thailand trip — gee, I wonder how that…
How will the American Rescue Plan’s FFCRA (paid leave) changes impact employers?
Image Credit: Photofunia.com Spoiler Alert: Not much. But, since President Biden’s signature later this week will be the finishing touch on making his American Rescue Plan law, I’ll…
Are you an FMLA nerd? Well, check this out, Poindexter!
You’re welcome….
The federal government seems much less uptight now about employees that have used marijuana
…brought this on? Reality perhaps. The memo notes that nearly half of all adults have used marijuana. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have removed criminal prohibitions on medical…