Month: June 2020

Can I Be Laid Off While I Am on FMLA Leave?

Posted in Employment Law on June 25, 2020

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) extends several important protections to American workers. Under this law, you can take unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks under specified family and medical reasons and up to 26 weeks for military caregiver reasons. These protections allow you to keep your position — but your job may… read more

Federal Job Protections Granted to LGBTQ Workers

Posted in Employment Law,Firm News on June 20, 2020

Members of the LGBTQ community have faced significant discrimination for decades, especially in the professional world. Many employers may refuse to hire an employee due to his or her actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, making it difficult for LGBTQ people to find safe and stable employment. A recent landmark Supreme Court ruling… read more