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Employer Request for Documentation Under the FMLA, and the “Final Rule,” to Determine Family Relationships

A blog post explaining the definition update in the FMLA and how it affects same-sex families.

Employer Same-Sex Marriage Family Medical Leave Coverage

A blog post about changes to the definition of the word "spouse" in the Family Medical Leave Act that now allows same-sex couples to take protected leave to care for spouses.

Family Medical Leave Act to Care for Adult Children

A blog post about changes to the FMLA that allow employees with adult children that are disabled or incapable of self-care due to physical or mental disability to care for them.

First Labor Policy Shift Under Trump Is Underway

A blog post about changes being made under President Trump on the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Scorned Columbia Law Professor Sues for Age Discrimination

A blog post about an age discrimination case out of New York where a law professor was pressured by Columbia to retire by favoring younger faculty members and making it difficult for him to meet his teaching quota.

The Sex Discrimination Case That Won't Die

A blog post about a sex discrimination case out of Washington D.C. that has been pending for 27 years and counting.

Continuation of Medical Benefits Under the ADA and FMLA

A blog post about whether an employee is obligated to maintain medical coverage while the employee is out on leave.

EEOC Guidance on Criminal Records and Disproportionate Treatment

A blog post about how employers can avoid violating ant-discrimination statutes when evaluating prospective employees who have criminal records.

Employer Accent Discrimination

A blog post about the problems with making employment decisions based on an employee or a prospective employee's accent.

Employer Discrimination on the Basis of Abortion

A blog post about Title VII protection against discrimination against pregnancy and how discrimination based on abortion falls under it.

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