By Eric B. Meyer The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affords eligible employees up to 12 work weeks of leave during any 12-month period for, among … Read more
California Supreme Court Expands Reach Of State Overtime Laws
By John D. McLachlan Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled that work performed in California by nonresident employees for California-based … Read more
An Employer Blueprint For How to Screw Up At-Will Employment
By Eric B. Meyer In most states, absent a contract of employment, an employee is considered at-will (i.e., he or she can be fired for any reason or no … Read more
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees Under ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace against disabled individuals. By law, if an employer knows that an … Read more
Traveling to Mexico on Sick Leave? It Can Get an Employee Fired
By Eric B. Meyer Can a company create and enforce a policy that requires employees on paid sick leave to remain close to their homes, unless they obtain … Read more