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As a father of three, I tend to take interest in “feel good” stories about working parents.  However, in a recent ABA Journal article, an article about a working dad caught my attention for a far different reason.  The article highlighted Ariel Ayanna, who recently filed suit against his employer claiming he was terminated after…

All too often, employers are criticized for blunders they could have avoided when taking disciplinary action against an employee with a medical condition.  However, a recent federal appellate court decision provides a glowing example of how an employer got it right when it disciplined an employee upon her return from leave under the Family and…

In this edition of our podcast, we discuss how an employer should properly administer FMLA leave when it is needed for pregnancy-related matters or upon the birth of the child. We tackle common questions such as:

  • Can an employer obtain medical certification of a pregnancy?
  • Is intermittent leave allowed for child-parent bonding time?
  • Are prenatal

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