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Labor Law Prof Blog
Nevada Grants Parental Leave for School Events
Nevada has extended FMLA-type leave to parents, guardians, and custodians of children to attend school events or to volunteer at school. The leave is not a large amount, four hours…
FMLA Insights
“We didn’t designate a leave of absence as FMLA Leave … now what?” – Podcast No. 1
By Jeff Nowak
At one time or another, even the most experienced HR professional has inadvertently failed to designate an absence as FMLA leave. When an employer fails to designate an absence as…
Train Law Blog
Metro North Railroad Violates Family Medical Leave Act
After a week long trial, a federal court jury in Hartford, Connecticut, has issued a verdict finding that Metro North Commuter Railroad violated the Family Medical Leave Act when…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Legislative Updates: CT FMLA Revisions Approved by Both Chambers; Bill Will Be Effective Upon Signing
Late last week, the Connecticut House approved Senate Bill 710 (S.B. 710) which makes some important changes to the state FMLA law to bring it more in line with the federal family…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Employer Liability for Technology Addiction – Really?
Employers right now have a lot to worry about. New ADA rules. New FMLA regulations. New COBRA rules. In an article entitled "The unabalanced high-tech lift: are employers liable?", a few…
Employer Law Report
DOL Issues Opinion Letter Requiring Employees Requesting FMLA Leave to Comply with Employer’s Usual and Customary Policies
By Brian Hall
One of the underappreciated benefits for employers in the recent amendments to the FMLA regulations announced by the Department of Labor (DOL) effective January 2009 was clarification of an employee's…
Adjunct Profs Blog
Interesting Law Journal Article On Swine Flu And Employer Responsiblity
Attorney David Wirtz wrote an interesting April 29, 2009 article for the New York Law Journal entitled Pandemic For New York Workplaces (free with registration). In this article, David recommends…
Adjunct Profs Blog
Employee’s alteration of FMLA application results in denial of leave
Smith v The Hope School,___F.3d___(7th Cir. March 30, 2009), is an important FMLA case to be aware of. The 7th held that an aide at a residential facility was neither…
Alabama Employment Law Report
RICCI V. DESTEFANO SUPREME COURT ORAL ARGUMENT CONERNING TITLE VII
On February 3, in The Perfect Storm, Part 2, I posted the following: I anticipate the courts, especially the District Courts, will be busy in 2009 and 2010. They will…
Employment Law Matters
Employee’s alteration of healthcare provider’s form may invalidate FMLA application.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of leave during a 12-month period under certain circumstances which include a “serious medical condition.” An employer…