On August 13, 2020, we presented a complimentary webinar called “Reopening New York, Part III”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Ongoing Business Restrictions Employee Travel & Childcare Issues Impact of School Reopening Navigating New … Read more
To get really technical about it, there a difference between an FMLA eligible employee and an employee with an FMLA qualifying circumstance. The federal Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) generally allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year related to the birth or adoption of a child, serious … Read more
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with mental disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Leaves of absence often qualify as a reasonable accommodation. This includes allowing employees to use either accrued paid leave or unpaid mental health leave to … Read more