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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

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
Employee Benefits Required by Law
In difficult economic times, most people are grateful for work. Most of us expect to work harder and to forgo bonuses and other perks. However, there are certain benefits to which all employees are entitled to by law and that should not be negotiable. Minimum Wage The Fair Labor Standards Act provides that a federally established minimum wage shall be provided to workers in the … more