Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting with EEOC Regional Attorney in the Chicago District John Hendrickson on the EEOC’s recently drafted Pregnancy Discrimination Enforcement Guidance and how these guidelines will impact the manner in which employers will be required to provide accommodations to its pregnant employees. It was a great opportunity to discuss
Dear Employers: We Have to Stop Sticking It to Pregnant Moms and Expectant Dads
Although I eagerly anticipate the arrival of a baby due to be born in the Nowak family within the next couple of weeks [number 4…somebody help me!], I assure you that my status as “expectant dad” is not clouding my objectivity regarding the rights of moms and dads in the workplace.
But the
Let’s Pretend Prince William Worked in the United States. What are His Paternity Leave Rights under the FMLA?
Fess up and raise your hand. How many of you were on the edge of your edge of your seat awaiting news of William and Kate’s new arrival? I can picture you now, feverishly refreshing your Facebook and Twitter pages to catch a glimpse of the latest heir to the British throne.
As we
FMLA FAQ: Can an Employer Deny FMLA Leave to An Employee Who Is Not Yet Eligible to Take Leave?
Q: Can an Employer Deny FMLA Leave to An Employee Who Is Not Yet Eligible to Take Leave?
A. It depends, particularly after a federal appellate court handed down a ruling on this very issue last week.
The underlying story is straightforward: On October 5, 2008, Kathryn Pereda began working for Brookdale, which operates senior
Administering FMLA Leave for Pregnancy Issues – Podcast No. 9
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