FMLA

Two Things Every Working Breastfeeding Mother Needs To Know

Two Things Every Working Breastfeeding Mother Needs To Know Did you know that you have the right to express breastmilk at work? In December 29, 2022, the “Providing Urgent Maternal Protections” or “PUMP” for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law. The PUMP act gave working moms extra protections in the workplace so that they […]

Five Things You Need to Know Before Going to Human Resources

Every day we talk to employees who have been fired after going to human resources (“HR”) for help and want to pursue a wrongful termination claim against their employer. Unfortunately, Ohio has employment at-will, which means that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. 1. HR is there to protect the […]

I Have A Disabled Spouse or Child. Are There Any Laws That Protect My Job?

  The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take twelve protected workweeks of leave in a 12-month period to care for their spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition. To be eligible for FMLA you must satisfy three conditions. First, you must work […]