Category Archives: Family Medical Leave Act
How Does New York State Paid Family Leave work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen too many employees placed in difficult positions; caring for themselves or family members has forced many to leave jobs or juggle schedules. However, many employees do have access to family leave, particularly those in New York. New York State has one of the most comprehensive paid family leave packages… Read More »
What constitutes a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave to manage certain family or medical situations. In theory, if an employee meets the criteria, they are entitled to as much as 12 weeks’ unpaid leave per calendar year. However, some employers do deny FMLA requests… Read More »
Am I entitled to paid family leave from my job?
Given the current state of U.S. affairs, more and more people are having to juggle work obligations and family concerns to take care of themselves or their loved ones. If this has happened to you, know that you do not necessarily have to soldier on while missing work. There are options that you may… Read More »
