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Although pregnancy discrimination has long been illegal, it’s still a widespread problem in U.S. workplaces. According to the Equal Opportunity Commission, thousands of women file pregnancy discrimination claims each year. Still, some women never file complaints...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) aims at protecting workers through illness, pregnancy and other such conditions. Essentially, it makes sure that companies recognize that workers are people with lives outside of work and thus have certain protections if they...
As an employee, if you qualify for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) there may come a time when you want to take advantage of these benefits. For example, this is common when caring for a sick spouse or after having a child. While it's your right to request FMLA leave,...
Learning that you are pregnant is a wonderful experience, and it is likely that you will be bursting with excitement, wanting to tell everyone you know. However, you may be concerned about breaking the news to your boss, and you may even be worried that the pregnancy...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is in place to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for a qualifying condition, such as the birth of a child or to care for an ill spouse. To take advantage of FMLA benefits, you must first...
Indiana workers and others in America are entitled to take FMLA leave under certain circumstances. According to a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, one maintenance employee could pursue FMLA claims despite getting...
Employers in Indiana cannot stop following regulations around the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act when a natural disaster occurs. When businesses do disaster planning, it is best to make contingency plans with these regulations in mind. An...
Indiana workers who are entitled to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act as well as maternity leave should be aware of their rights. In a New York case, a woman was fired for allegedly failing to return to work after finishing her maternity leave. However, it...
Eligible Indiana employees who work for companies that are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work in order to care for their own qualifying medical conditions or those of their family members. If their...
Most Indiana workers are likely familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which grants employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons. Employees who are approved for FMLA leave have job protection, and it is illegal for employers to fire...
