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Labor Law Prof Blog
Expanded FMLA Coverage for Servicemembers
Today, President Obama signed a new law (the National Defense Authorization Action for Fiscal Year 2010) that expanded FMLA coverage for servicemembers. This new law builds on an early law…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
FMLA Getting Tweaked Today Under New Bill Creating A New Challenge for Conn. Employers
Earlier this afternoon, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. By doing so, he approved of several changes to the FMLA . But before you rip up…
Train Law Blog
The Fatal Consequences of Railroad Retaliation
Here's a true story that should give any railroad supervisor pause. The fact is, you never know where an act of retaliation will lead. After you commit an act of…
FMLA Insights
“Can we require employees to take a light duty assignment in lieu of FMLA leave?” – Podcast No. 5
By Jeff Nowak
In this month’s podcast, we take a look at how light duty works under the FMLA, and explain what employers can and cannot require of employees. Listen to the podcast…
FMLA Insights
Employee Can Advance FMLA Claim Even Though Leave Not Taken
By Jeff Nowak
In a ruling that broadens employee protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal appellate court recently held that an employee may advance FMLA interference and retaliation claims…
FMLA Insights
Employer May Raise Defense that an Employee is Ineligible for FMLA Leave Even After Leave is Given
By Jeff Nowak
Does an employee have the right to take FMLA leave and be restored to the same or equivalent position even though the employer does not employ 50 employees and is…
Labor Law Prof Blog
FMLA Insight Podcasts: Intermittent Leave and Medical Inquiries
Friend of the blog, Jeff Nowak, sends along links to monthly FMLA podcasts that highlights difficult FMLA issues employers regularly face and provides advice on how employers might handle the situation. Here…
Employment Law Matters
Is your business ready for H1N1?
If so, you've done the following things: Created a pandemic flu plan and educated your employees on that plan; Have become aware of current CDC recommendations, and will…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
FMLA Webinar Materials Now Available
Last week, we held our monthly webinar on the interplay between the state and federal FMLA rules and featured Connecticut Department of Labor Principal Attorney Heidi Lane as a guest speaker. …
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Reminder: Free Webinar on What Employers Need to Know About State & Federal FMLA Set for Wednesday
With vacations and the Labor Day holiday, it's tough to keep track of everything going on this month so here's a friendly reminder and invitation to join us at our…