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

• Possible Damages for Wage and Hour Law Violations
  Most employees make an agreement with their employers that in return for going to work and performing their jobs they will be compensated with wages. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the minimum wage and overtime pay, among other things. Many states have enacted similar laws that regulate the minimum amount that an employee must be paid in return for doing his or … more
• Making the Hot Seat even HOTTER:
  The Top Ten Illegal Job Interview Questions
  A job interview can be a stressful event. But when a potential employer asks unlawful interview questions, things can go from stressful to illegal. The legality of interview questions is based on federal and local laws, and questions about specific topics (such as race and religion) have been made illegal due to movements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities … more

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