Your Rights in the Workplace
Overview & Disclaimer
Who Enforces Your Rights in the Workplace?
Who Enforces Your Rights in the Workplace?
There are many rights we bet you didn't know you have. A standard disclaimer is in place that we are simply reporting to you information. We are NOT attorneys. What we provide CANNOT be construed as legal advice. That being said, we are happy to work in any way we can to be of assistance to your legal team.
Who Enforces Your Rights in the Workplace?
Who Enforces Your Rights in the Workplace?
Who Enforces Your Rights in the Workplace?
The Department of Labor (DOL). Complaints of violations should be issued to them.
Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) allows qualifying individuals up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons. Most workplaces require individuals to have worked for at least 12 months. The following link is to the U.S. DOL's Wage & Hour Division's (WHD's) page on FMLA.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) allows qualifying individuals up to two (2) weeks of paid time off for qualifying reasons which determine the percentage of salary paid. Even new and part-time employees are covered. Of note, this law applies mainly to private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees. The following link is to the U.S. DOL/WHD's page on FFRCA.