FMLA Articles

The Department of Labor published on Wednesday, March 25th the required poster for employers under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA").    

Today, Governor Evers signed Emergency Order #12 - Safer at Home Order.  

On Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("the Act"). The Act is one part of the larger strategy by the federal government to help Americans deal with COVID-19. 

Not according to the Seventh Circuit! Human Resource professionals are well aware of the challenges presented when an employee’s medical condition requires more time off than available to the employee under standard company leave or Family and Medical Leave Act policies.  The critical questions in those situations are:  1) Does the employee’s condition qualify as a disability? 2) If so, must additional leave be provided as a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act? 3) What if the need for additional leave involves extensive time off?
 

Not according to the Seventh Circuit! Human Resource professionals are well aware of the challenges presented when an employee’s medical condition requires more time off than available to the employee under standard company leave or Family and Medical Leave Act policies.  The critical questions in those situations are:  1) Does the employee’s condition qualify as a disability? 2) If so, must additional leave be provided as a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act? 3) What if the need for additional leave involves extensive time off?