Medical & Other Leave
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Employee or Independent Contractor?
This resource breaks down the differences between employees and independent contractors.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Federal agency webpage with summary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), questions and answers, and a link to the federal regulations on the FMLA. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees.
Family and Medical Leave Rights
This resource answers some common questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act, an important federal law.
Labor Law Resources
This resource has a directory of different departments and agencies that can help you learn about labor laws and how they might apply to you.
Veteran Discrimination in Employment
Do you feel you have been discriminated against because of your status as a veteran? This resource goes over disability and other types of federal and state veteran discrimination in employment situations and the process to file a claim if you have experienced disability discrimination as a veteran.
What are my job rights if I or someone in my family gets COVID-19?
This resource discusses your work rights and duties you owe to your employer if you or someone in your family gets COVID-19.