Here's a handy summary of the federal employment laws that apply to vets. In honor of Veterans Day, I'm republishing, with a few edits, a post I wrote in 2020 that summarizes the federal employment laws that apply to...more
Check out some of the most recent state law updates on COVID-19, employee rights, minimum wage and paid leave. CALIFORNIA- The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (a/k/a Cal/OSHA) has updated its COVID-19 Emergency...more
In 2019, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a Paid Family and Medical Leave Law. The law provides for 12 weeks of paid family leave per benefit year, 20 weeks of paid medical leave for the worker’s own serious health...more
On February 6, 2013, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that will expand protection for military service members’ families under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The final rule, which can be found here,...more
Final rule takes effect on March 8 and makes changes to model certification forms, intermittent leave, exigency and military caregiver leave, and flight crew rules. On February 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...more