A Primer on Leave Policies

Determining how leave laws and policies interact is very complicated. Because of this, employers should be sure to consult outside counsel to ensure their leave policies are in compliance with federal, state and local laws, and that those policies are being applied lawfully. Employers and attorneys (not so fondly) refer to these as the “Bermuda Triangle” of employment law: the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and state workers’ compensation laws. More information…