If you are expecting a baby, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare. If you are currently working, you will want to prepare to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL). Marking...
Employees covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have the right to take job-protected, unpaid leave from their jobs for specific medical and family-related reasons. However, taking this leave can be more challenging than people expect, and issues can...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides most employees with the right to unpaid, job-protected leave for specific events. If you are taking time off from work to spend time with a new baby or to care for a sick family member, the FMLA...
Events like welcoming a child into your family, treating a serious health condition, or taking care of a sick loved one can be incredibly demanding. Thankfully, state and federal laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), allow eligible employees to take...
If you or someone in your family gets sick, you may need to take time off work. However, determining your eligibility to take leave and whether you can afford to take leave can be a major source of stress. Thankfully, many New York employees quality for some type of...
When you take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you should be able to focus on the reason for your leave. Whether it’s to bond with a new baby or care for a sick family member, your attention should be on that and not your job. Undoubtedly, going back to...
A recent study shows a significant increase in developmental disabilities in children. The study, published in the medical journal, Pediatrics, has revealed substantial increases in the prevalence of disorders, such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability, in U.S....
Employers and employees in New York City are already tasked with understanding and navigating the various leave and time off requirements. If you work or run a business in New York City, you need to be aware of your rights and obligations under federal, state, and...
If you're an employer covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you probably know that employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period (16 weeks when caring for a military family member). The way you calculate that...
We all dread a phone call at work saying that a loved one is in the hospital suffering from a serious medical condition. Our first reaction is to leave work immediately to provide what help we can. Most employers are understanding in this situation. But what happens...
