Requesting FMLA leave before meeting the eligibility standards
As most of us know, the FMLA provides an employee with 12 weeks of leave during any 12 month period in which a “serious health condition” prevents the employee from performing the functions of his or her position. However, there are eligibility requirements which an employee must satisfy in order to qualify for FMLA leave,…
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – A Primer
Most people know that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on account of the employee’s disability. Many people even know that to do so can be a violation of the ADA – the Americans with Disabilities Act. But few people actually know how the ADA actually works – who is…