The federal Family and Medical Leave Act applies to employers with 50 or more employees and contains several rather complicated provisions. Among its provisions are specific steps to be followed to document the number of days an employee takes off for an FMLA-approved leave. In addition, we advise clients on applicable state law that may provide employees with more rights than are granted by the FMLA.
Emotional Damages Granted in FLSA Suit
The Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, recently held that employees who file a claim under the Fair Labor Standards...