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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

Legal Articles

• Legal Requirements for Lunch and Break Times
  Federal law doesn’t require employers to provide breaks for rest or meals. However, it does regulate how breaks are provided and paid. State law also often provides additional protections to employees regarding break times and requirements. Most of the federal regulations about break times derive from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This law does not protect many salaried … more
• How to Negotiate a Successful Severance Package
  Emotions can run high when an employee is laid off from a job. Many employees want to simply pack up their personal stuff, leave and begin moving on with their lives. However, before they can begin moving on there are certain things that need to be taken care of including negotiating a severance package. A severance package refers to the benefits that the employer will pay an … more

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