Know Your Rights: The Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that provides legal protection to those who may require additional time off from their workplace due to medical reasons or family needs.
Good News for Chicago Employees: The Fair Workweek Ordinance
Chicago employees who face unpredictable work shifts finally get a break: the Fair Workweek” ordinance takes full effect for 2021.
UPDATE: FFCRA Extended to Help Workers Stay Safe
Congress extends paid leave options under Families First Coronavirus Relief Act if employers choose to allow it.
Tech Safety App: Help for Harassment Victims
The Tech Safety App can help identify technology-facilitated harassment, stalking or abuse.
50 Types of Employment Discrimination
Here is an important list for employees and employers: 50 (!) common types of unlawful employment discrimination.
Employees Definitely Worry About Returning to the Office
It can be difficult to discuss personal medical concerns at work. Here is an interesting article for employees who are worried about COVID and going back to the office.
Lawyers Don’t Like COVID Waivers
When lawyers who typically represent employers write an article to discourage the use of COVID-19 waivers, it is probably worth reading.
Know Your Rights: Privacy
What is privacy? Privacy is the right to be left alone.
FFCRA Helps Workers Stay Safe
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides 2 weeks of paid leave to eligible employees who need leave because they have been advised by a health care provider to stay home or self-quarantine due to concerns related to coronavirus.
Know Your Rights: Disability Discrimination
What is employment discrimination based on disability? Generally, disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an individual with a disability unfavorably because the individual has a disability.