Managing leaves of absence is an ongoing issue for many employers. Several laws potentially apply to leaves -- the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and workers' compensation apply most often. Recent guidance under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act has added protections for pregnant employees. Employees who serve in the reserves or as active duty military have rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act limits an employer's access to medical information. Health care reform has added rules for handling time out on a leave when determining if the person should be considered a full-time employee. And a growing number of cities and states are requiring employers to provide paid sick leave.
Webinar Presenters:
Thomas M. Lucas is a Shareholder and Litigation Manager in the Norfolk, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Kristina H. Vaquera is a Shareholder in the Norfolk, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C