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Labor and Employment Law Lawyers

Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures. In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take leave from my job under the revised Family Medical and Leave Act (“FMLA”) if I am pregnant or give birth to a child?
Yes. As long as your employer is subject to FMLA, you are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of leave for health conditions related to your pregnancy and/or childbirth. more
Can a father take leave from his job under the revised Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) for the birth of his child?
Yes. As long as his employer is subject to FMLA, a father can take up to 12 weeks of leave for the birth of his child and to care for his spouse who is incapacitated due to pregnancy and/or … more
Can I take leave from my job under the revised Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) if I am sick?
You qualify to take up to 12 weeks of leave under the FMLA if you are suffering from a chronic serious health condition that has left you incapacitated, or for which you must undergo treatment. more
What is a chronic serious health condition under the revised Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)?
In order for an illness or health condition to count as a chronic serious health condition under the FMLA, the condition must require periodic treatment by a healthcare provider (at least twice … more
What is a serious health condition under the revised Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)?
A serious health condition is an illness or other medical condition, which may be mental or physical, that requires either inpatient care or continuing treatment by a healthcare provider. more

Legal Articles

Who is Protected from Employment Discrimination?
Most working Americans are employees at will. That means that they may quit or their employer may fire them at any time for any reason or for no reason at all. However, the right of the employer to fire an employee, to refuse to hire an employee or to provide certain employee benefits is not unlimited. The employer must abide by all applicable employment laws that protect … more
The "For Good Cause" Defense to Employment Discrimination Claims
Employers may not fire employees for discriminatory reasons such as their age, sex, disability, religion, race, or national origin. However, sometimes employers are put in the difficult position of having a valid legal reason for terminating an employee even though the employee may claim that he or she was fired for discriminatory reasons. The “For Good Cause” Defense to … more

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