10/08/2008
The U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2008-2009 session with three employment law cases on its docket. Last session, the court expanded employees’ rights to claim retaliation under federal anti-discrimination law. This year, one Supreme Court case deals with retaliation, while two others address discrimination.
10/08/2008
Employees who need FMLA leave to deal with serious health conditions are supposed to let their employers know. Employees don’t have to use the words “FMLA leave” when they request it, but they must give their employers enough information to reach the reasonable conclusion that the employee has a serious health condition. Simply calling in sick isn’t enough …