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A little over three years ago, I blogged here about the Senate and House each introducing the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act. (FAMILY Act). The FAMILY Act, which never…
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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its first precedential decision confirming that the honest-belief doctrine defeats a retaliation claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act. In…
Can you require an employee to take an HIV test?
…employer cannot require a medical examination and cannot ask about whether someone has a disability (or about the nature and severity of the disability), unless such examination or inquiry is…
Swastika cupcakes?!?
…of the Anti-Defamation League in Arizona, told 12News, “When you joke with symbols like the swastika you begin to normalize them and make it very casual within our society.” Therefore,…
Are your company’s anti-bullying measures working? I’d like to hear from you.
About a week ago, I read an article on The Players’ Tribune from Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson. It’s called “Let’s Talk About Bullying,” and you can read…
PA federal court turns the page and protects gay workers from discrimination
…of Pennsylvania concluded EEOC v. Scott Medical (opinion here) that Bibby is questionable, outdated jurisprudence. A huge victory for LGBT workplace rights. Buzzfeed’s Chris Geidner has a nice summary of…
(Let’s try this again) This company stood up to FMLA abuse. You can too!
…allowing employees to take leave for legitimate family needs and medical reasons, but it is not a right that can be fraudulently invoked. Dishonest representations may carry additional risks….These goals…
This company stood up to FMLA abuse. You can too!
What are some of the signs of employee abuse of leave taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act? Monday and Friday FMLA days FMLA to…
Getting Back To FMLA Basics: Don’t mess with the pay of an employee on leave
…and Medical Leave Act. But, a recent case is a good reminder not to overlook a basic FMLA tenet: an employee returning from leave should be restored to the same…
100% healed policy = 100% violation of the ADA
…of the employer-defendant’s facility. In 2012, the plaintiff fell on a ladder, broke her leg, and took 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Near the end…