Legal articles focusing on Employee Benefits Law |
| Paternity Leave and FMLA |
| Following the birth or adoption of a child, or the placement of a foster child, many fathers are eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. If the father is ineligible for FMLA leave, he may still be able to receive paid or unpaid time off. |
| Employees: Wages and Hours FAQ |
| What is the FLSA? If my state's minimum wage is different than the federal minimum wage, which do I get? I just found out that someone who was hired after I was is making more money than I am. Isn't that illegal? I was promised a raise three months ago, but I haven't received it yet. What |
| Wages and Overtime For The Employer |
| Every employer is required to follow rules and regulations under both state and federal laws that govern the payment of wages and overtime. The whole process can get very complicated, particularly when a business has employees in more than one state. Federal and State Laws Under the federal Fair Lab |
| COBRA Coverage |
| The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provisions require most employers to allow employees who lose their jobs and their dependents to keep their health care coverage for a certain amount of time by paying the premiums in full. COBRA provisions apply to pregnant employees. |
| Severance Pay |
| An employer may offer severance pay to employees who retire, are laid off, who resign or are fired. The amount of severance pay is determined by the employer, but is usually based on the number of years that the employee has worked for the company. A severance package can include pay and benefits. |