The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in favor of an employer, holding that a plaintiff’s testimony and evidence related to her transfer to a position of less responsibility upon return from leave...more
1/3/2013 - Burden of Proof Evidence FMLA Genuine Issue of Material Fact Hiring & Firing Medical Leave Retaliation Summary Judgment Termination
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) continues to create administrative challenges for employers. One particular issue of concern is the discipline and/or termination of an employee who has requested or is on FMLA leave....more
12/11/2012 - FMLA Hiring & Firing Performance Reviews Retaliation ScriptPro Termination
Neither Title VII of the Civil Rights Act nor the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals who may be victims of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....more
11/1/2012 - ADA Discrimination Domestic Violence EEOC Harassment Reasonable Accommodation Retaliation Sexual Assault Stalking Title VII
In order to be granted a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee first must fulfill certain eligibility requirements, including having worked for the employer for at least 12 months, and...more
7/16/2012 - Eligibility FMLA Mistake Retaliation Termination
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to twelve weeks of unpaid leave each year for certain medical issues for themselves or immediate family members. Employers are prohibited from...more
7/2/2012 - Discrimination DOL Eligibility FMLA FMLA Guidebook Retaliation
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