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.
Can State Discrimination Laws Extend Beyond Its Borders?
The New York Court of Appeals (Court) recently held that New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and New York State Human Rights Laws (NYSHRL)...