Professionals working in Rhode Island may be eligible for unpaid leave in qualifying circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that establishes the right of workers who meet certain baseline criteria to request unpaid leave from their...
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Understanding your rights when returning from parental leave
Returning to work after parental leave is a significant transition that should be protected by law. In Rhode Island, employees benefit from a dual layer of protection: the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the more generous Rhode Island Parental and...
Parental leave rights for employees in Rhode Island
Employees in Rhode Island are protected by both federal and state laws when it comes to parental leave. These laws outline your rights to take leave, maintain health coverage and return to work after your leave ends. Knowing what protections apply can help you address...
Facts about the Family and Medical Leave Act for the military
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to take care of their own serious health conditions or those of their immediate family members. It also allows leave for childbirth, adoption or foster care...
3 ways employers may retaliate against workers who seek FMLA leave
Federal and state employment statutes extend several important protections to workers. For those who have worked their jobs for a year or longer, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can help in a personal emergency. Under the FMLA, professionals with adequate...
What qualifies as a valid reason for FMLA leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave a year for specific family and medical reasons. It means you can take time off work without fearing losing your job or health insurance...
Your right to paid leave in Rhode Island
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), most employers throughout the country are required to provide some leave time to employees to deal with their own and family members’ illnesses and injuries as well as pregnancies. States can enact laws to require...
Disability due to intermittent flares of a medical condition
For employees living with chronic medical conditions, intermittent flares of symptoms can be a significant challenge in the workplace. Conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other chronic medical challenges often feature periods of...
Can your employer sanction you for taking FMLA leave?
Occasionally, personal matters require more attention than usual. You could be welcoming a newborn baby into the family or experiencing a medical condition that interferes with your job. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows specific employees to take...
Is your employer committing FMLA harassment against you?
In 1993, the Family Leave and Medical Act (FMLA) became law. The FMLA helps ensure eligible employees receive time off work for medical and family-related reasons. When people in Rhode Island spend time away from work for FMLA-related situations, they expect things to...