FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What To Do If Your Employer Refuses Your FMLA. Employee files lawsuit against Aspen Companies Management LLC Paul began working as a Maintenance Supervisor on January 22, 2008 for AMCO. Defendant, Aspen Companies Management LLC (“ACM”) acquired Paul’s employer – then PK Management – on June 29, 2017. Following that acquisition ACM assumed control of Paul’s employment, with his worksite, working conditions, responsibilities and equipment remaining the sam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Dunkin Donuts for FMLA Retaliation and Sex Discrimination. Jayden had been a store manager for Dunkin Donuts since 2009, and eventually promoted all the way to district manager. Though Jayden was assigned as female at birth, he identified as male, and therefore sought to go through the process of legally and medically transitioning. How Employment Law Protects LGBT Employees In 2014, Jayden legally changed his name and info

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Marscare Home Healthcare for violating her ADA Rights Keshia began working at Marscare in August of 2016 as a registered nurse. As per Marscare’s job summary, some of the duties expected of their registered nurses are being able to lift 30 lbs. and intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, climbing and prolonged periods of sitting. FMLA Violations In August of 2017, Keshia was involved in a car accident wh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Alvernia University for Retaliation Peggy joined Alvernia University as an administrative assistant in 2007. Her main responsibility was to assist the facilities department. Peggy managed severe anxiety, insomnia, and irritable bowel syndrome. When she had to involuntarily move out of her university housing, her condition worsened. How to Sue Your Employer for Discrimination In June and July, Peggy missed four days of work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for Disability Discrimination Tashana accepted a cardiology technician position at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in 2008. Then, in 2016, she started to experience extreme and persistent lightheadedness. Worried about these symptoms, Tashana enrolled in diagnostic treatment to pinpoint the root of the lightheadedness. She notified management of her symptoms and her efforts to discover the

eligible for FMLA leave. FMLA Eligibility Requirements Employers must meet one of the below bullet points to be obligated to follow FMLA. A private employer that employs 50+ employees for at least 20 work weeks All state, local, and federal agencies and educational agencies Employees are also supposed to meet certain requirements before they are eligible for FMLA leave. Be employed with the company for 12 months, whether consecutive months or not Employee must have worked 1,2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit Against Mechanicsburg Learning Center For FMLA Violation Desirae started working at Mechanicsburg Learning Center in 2013 as a group supervisor. Three years later, Desirae gave birth to her son four months early. She shared with her director that her son would need to regularly see many specialists. Her director allegedly promised, “ no problem. I’ll work with you.” Knowing her right to FMLA, Desirae requested the paperwork so she

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc., for FMLA Violation Lisa started working for Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc. in 2015 as a specialty sales representative. A year later, Lisa requested and received approval for FMLA leave for an upcoming breast reduction surgery. Her supervisor allegedly chastised her for taking FMLA-approved leave, and soon after returning to work, Lisa’s supervisor placed her on a Performance Improvement Plan (PI

The Department of Labor consists of a number of boards and administrations that are governed by the DOL law. The DOL law refers to the over 180 federal laws that the Department of Labor enforces. The regulations cover approximately 10 million employers and 125 million employees. Since there are so many laws that the DOL upholds, this will only be a quick overview of a couple major DOL laws. A knowledgeable lawyer who specializes in employment law will be able to answer your i

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires eligible companies to adhere to certain obligations to their employees, including up to 12 unpaid, job-protected workweeks. And yet, some companies fail to follow FMLA as they should whether it is not providing enough information to employees or law misinterpretation. The key is understanding your eligibility and rights under FMLA. The Family and Medical Leave Act builds leave situations on a series of meeting the right criteria and t

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is a complex law that aims to help employees balance life circumstances and work responsibilities. Established over twenty years ago, FMLA is still not completely understood by employers and employees, which can cause a number of problems in the workplace. But we can help you start to understand how FMLA works. Family and Medical Leave Act: How It Works FMLA benefits employees of companies by promising job security. Employers re

How do I request FMLA leave when I need it? The United States Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical conditions. Do you meet the eligibility criteria under this federal law? If so, you may be wondering how to request FMLA leave. Give Notice if you need to Request FMLA Leave Giving your employer appropriate notice is the first action you should take if you have to take FMLA leave. At th

The FMLA allows eligible employees to take time off for qualifying family and medical conditions Under the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), eligible employees are entitled to unpaid time off for certain family and medical reasons. When you take time off under the FMLA, your job is protected and so is your group health insurance coverage. After taking leave under the FMLA, you can return to work with the same coverage you had before. To be eligible

The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. FMLA protects the employee by giving them continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had never taken the leave. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. Who Is Eligible For FMLA? Employees are elig

In an opinion released August 5, 2014, the Third Circuit handed down a decision in Lupyan v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., reviving a FMLA suit based on a reinterpretation of the “mailbox rule.” Lisa Lupyan worked for Corinthian Colleges as an instructor. In 2007, her supervisor noticed she seemed depressed and suggested she take a leave of absence and submit an application for short term disability. The human resources department at Corinthian reviewed her application and infor

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), 42 U.S.C. §§2000e et seq., is typically known for protecting individuals against discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion or national origin. The statute specifically provides that: It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer (1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, o