Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Although the system is far from perfect, eligible New York employees are protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 when they need to take time off for medical conditions or emergencies. Unfortunately, unlike 178 countries around the world that give...

Imagine being told that you must return to work the day after you give birth. Though most people in New York can't imagine an employer saying that, there are no requirements for smaller companies and employers to give their employees any paid or unpaid time off for...

Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court declared the definition of marriage created by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, many have been waiting to see how the change would be put to practical use. One such change seems to be on the horizon, and it...

New York is one of 48 states that do not offer a family leave insurance program for workers. Only New Jersey and California offer such a program. There is, of course, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which allows for qualifying workers to take unpaid leave....