Family and Medical Leave Act

Feb 7, 2020

What US courts consider employer FMLA interference (INFOGRAPHIC)

Courts across the U.S. ruled in dozens of cases dealing with Family and Medical Leave Act labor laws over the past 12 months, and Marjory Robertson, assistant vice president and senior counsel at Sun Life Insurance, said she’s read the decision in every one.

Dec 26, 2019

Best practices for working with victims of human trafficking (INFOGRAPHIC)

The American Bar Association started the Survivor Reentry Project to provide national training and assistance for attorneys working with trafficking survivors seeking criminal record relief.

Nov 20, 2019

You can (sometimes) use social media as proof of FMLA abuse in court (INFOGRAPHIC)

A Facebook photo surfaces showing an employee who’s using leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act relaxing on the beach. The photo can be used as proof of FMLA abuse in court — depending on the circumstances.

Jun 16, 2015

Vos doubts family medical leave law will be changed

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he doubts that the Legislature would vote to eliminate a state law that extends benefits to certain people above and beyond what is offered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

Oct 24, 2014

Managing risk efficiently with a multistate workforce

Companies with a multistate workforce have the daunting task of staying abreast of legal and compliance issues on a number of fronts.

May 14, 2014

EEOC publishes guidance on religious garb, grooming

As the expression goes, “the clothes make the man.”

Apr 15, 2012

Mother sues company, alleges sex discrimination

A Sioux Falls mother who once worked for Midcontinent Communications has filed a federal lawsuit against the company alleging sex discrimination.

Mar 23, 2012

States immune from lawsuits over sick time, says US Supreme Court

A state employee who was denied leave for his own sickness cannot sue the state for violating the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision.

Feb 14, 2012

FMLA rule changes would benefit military families

The Department of Labor has announced proposed revisions to regulations implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act that would expand military family leave provisions and incorporate a special eligibility provision for airline flight crew employees.

Jan 13, 2012