Des Moines Family and Medical Leave Act

Des Moines Family and Medical Leave Act

Our Des Moines and surrounding areas clients will receive comprehensive legal services from our experienced employment lawyers. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons, such as the birth or adoption of a child, the care of a family member with a serious health condition, or the employee's serious health condition. Workers' CompensationDes Moines employees may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits if they are hurt on the job. HarassmentHarassment at work is another form discrimination that is banned by law. These benefits include the Employee Retirement income Security Act (ERISA), as well as the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, (COBRA), which govern employee-benefits plans. Employees who are eligible for workers' benefits must meet certain requirements. This is a no fault system that offers financial assistance to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. DiscriminationWorkplace discrimination is illegal and prohibited by federal and state law. Hourly wage and hour lawsWage-and-hour laws are an important area of employment law. Employment Lawyers Des Moines