Across the country, teachers are facing a difficult decision between returning to the classrooms and potentially putting their lives at risk or foregoing their career. This is an especially scary situation for our immunocompromised educators. What options do teachers have? First, if a teacher has a disability (like diabetes or cystic fibrosis), he or she can make a formal request for accommodations.[1] COVID-19 and stressors… Read More
Category Archives: Family & Medical Leave Act
What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA can be broken down into two sections. The FMLA amendments are in the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and the new paid sick leave law is under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA). Both laws apply to private employers with fewer than 500 employees… Read More
Oh Baby! Quick Answers to Your Maternity Leave Questions
I’m expecting my first child in July, and one of the most common questions people ask me is how much maternity leave I am taking. Luckily, our firm has great maternity and paternity leave policies, and I’ll be able to bring my son to work with me! But this question does highlight that many companies are not as family-friendly and working moms are often put… Read More
What Are Your Rights at Work after a Cancer Diagnosis?
Cancer. The word alone evokes strong emotions. A cancer diagnosis affects everyone differently. Many people wonder how they will manage treatment and work. They ask themselves: What do I tell my boss? Should I take time off work for treatment? How will I pay my bills? Importantly, cancer can be considered a disability, meaning an employee who tells his or her employer about a cancer… Read More