When you are suffering from an illness and unable to work, you are likely to become confused about all of the different options available to you. It is important, therefore, to fully understand the differences between benefits such as short-term disability insurance...
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Pregnancy discrimination in San Francisco
San Francisco has a fast-paced start-up scene and boasts a growing economy due to innovation and high recruitment rates, with many people moving to San Francisco and the Bay Area for work. However, with this rapid recruitment comes mistakes made by employers, and this...
Can I take family leave to care for a stepparent?
There are times in many people's working lives where they have crucial personal issues that must be prioritized above their work. This can be especially true when a family member is suffering from a serious illness, and you must take time off in order to care for...
What is the Family Sick Leave Law in California?
The Family Sick Leave Law was introduced in 2000, and gives employees the right to take paid sick leave in order to care for a sick family member, most typically their child. It requires that every employer who offers paid sick leave to his or her employees must allow...
Defining pregnancy discrimination at work
Announcing a pregnancy in the workplace should be something to celebrate and enjoy, but unfortunately for many women, it can become something that they dread, since they begin to worry that their pregnancy may lead to diminished career prospects or other negative...
The question of whether to sue for family leave discrimination
Family leave is something that both men and women have a legal entitlement to. However, it can be a touchy subject in the workplace, with many employees feeling directly or indirectly pressured to avoid it and work regardless of their need to care for their family....
When can family and medical leave be taken?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a right for workers to be able to take unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks with no risk to their job security. FMLA leave is only available in certain circumstances, however. This blog will give a brief overview on what reasons...
Nine key facts you need to know about FMLA
You've probably heard of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) many times. You probably also know that it allows employees to take unpaid time off work for specific family and medical reasons. But do you really understand the key details and what it means for you as...