The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal program that allows employees to take unpaid time off for eligible reasons. There are often many questions when it comes to FMLA, such as the following: Do I qualify for leave under FMLA? FMLA is only offered to certain employees. In order for an employee to be eligible for […]
Receiving Unpaid Leave Under The ADA
In recent years, there has been an uprising concerning employees and employers negotiating the event in employees provided with an unpaid leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EEOC created a publication with guidelines highlighting what the employer and employee need to consider with specific examples. Below are some important points brought up in […]
Understanding The Basics Of FMLA and Intermittent Leave
Everyone knows that work is a huge part of our lives, but sometimes there is an event in our personal lives that overshadows all aspects of our professional lives. Usually you need time off to deal with a medical condition, your own or that of or a family member. Sometimes it can be a non-medical […]
The Most Common Questions Surrounding FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a government funded program that lets eligible employees take time off for a variety of reasons. When it comes to the FMLA, there are many misconceptions and questions, this is why Maduff & Maduff want to help you clear up any confusion surrounding FMLA. Here a few […]
Employees Working for “Small Business” May Qualify for Medical Leave under the FMLA Using the Joint Employer Theory
Many employment laws only apply to certain business. For example, discrimination and sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to employers that have at least 15 employees. Overtime cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA require the employer have gross revenues of $500,000 a year. The Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA requires the company […]