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Employment rights for parents and guardians

Being a parent, guardian, or caregiver is hard work!  The workplace presents many unique challenges in connection with pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, and having a family. ...
April 17, 2023
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Disability and medical issues

Are you the victim of disability discrimination?

If your employer is treating you differently than others because of a medical impairment or refusing to reasonably modify your job duties or work environment...
August 17, 2020
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FMLA

Can an Employer Deny FMLA Leave?

It is against the law for a covered employer to deny an eligible employee’s proper request for FMLA leave.  Your employer can’t require you to...
August 3, 2020
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FMLA

How to apply for FMLA leave

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covered employers are required to provide unpaid medical leave for eligible employees in certain situations.  Here’s what...
July 27, 2020
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Disability and medical issues

Paid family leave for employees in DC

On July 1, 2020, the District of Columbia launched its new Paid Family Leave program (PFL).  The Paid Family Leave program provides paid leave to...
July 20, 2020
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