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In Loco Parentis Employer Liability Issues

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Sixth Circuit Expands FMLA to Include Care for Sibling When Employee Acts in Parental Role

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid job-protected leave for a qualified employee to care for a spouse, parent, or child with a serious health condition. This means that FMLA protections do not extend to employee...more

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Modern Families: The Sixth Circuit’s Decision Regarding In Loco Parentis Relationships for Adult Siblings and FMLA Claims

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a significant decision regarding the interpretation of the mysterious “in loco parentis” relationships under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Chapman v. Brentlinger...more

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FMLA Caregiver Leave Rights Can Extend to Grandparents

Most employers know that qualified employees are entitled under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take unpaid leave from work to care for a spouse, child or parent with a serious health condition. What happens when...more

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