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| | May 16, 2022

Erlich Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines for Family and Medical Leave Violations

Oakland, CA (Law Firm Newswire) May 16, 2022 – Erlich Law Firm has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged violations related to employees exercising their rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Affected…

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| September 4, 2015

If a Manager Denies FMLA Benefits, They May Be Found Personally Liable

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) September 4, 2015 – Workers are entitled to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits. If a manager denies those benefits, a court may hold them personally liable. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and…

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| June 16, 2015

Is Videotaping Workers Harassment?

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 16, 2015 – What would a worker do if their possibly questionable actions were captured on video in the workplace? The conflict between privacy and the right to know what workers are doing mirrors…

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| October 24, 2014

Under the FMLA, Employers Have the Right to Ask for Medical Proof

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) October 24, 2014 – The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is applicable to all state, local and federal government and private employers with at least 50 workers who live within a 75-mile radius. “For…

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| July 3, 2014

A Company Policy Manual or Handbook Should Be Read And Understood

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 3, 2014 – When starting new employment, all documentation relating to company policies must be read and understood. Sometimes employee handbooks form the basis of a contract. “Most new hires get a copy of…

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| January 13, 2014

Emails May Become Part Of An FMLA Lawsuit Indicates Chicago Employment Lawyer Coffey

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) January 13, 2014 – It is illegal to interfere or retaliate against a worker that exercises their Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights. Shaffer v. American Medical Association, 7th Cir., No. 10-2117, October 18,…

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