Can my boss deny me FMLA leave even if I didn’t mention the FMLA?

Under both Connecticut and Massachusetts law, the answer is “no.” The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to… Continue reading Can my boss deny me FMLA leave even if I didn’t mention the FMLA?

Campaign for Paid Family Leave!

The Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore was proud to be on the Host Committee for an event held Wednesday April 13,… Continue reading Campaign for Paid Family Leave!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Connecticut News, Family and Medical Leave Act, Health | July 7, 2015

A bill to provide paid medical and family leave to Connecticut employees is moving forward in the Connecticut legislature. The… Continue reading Paid Family Leave Bill Moving Forward in Connecticut

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | July 2, 2015

The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) does require a fair amount of paperwork- from you and your medical provider.… Continue reading Can my employer deny my FMLA request because I messed up the paperwork?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | May 30, 2015

You might be able to soon. The Connecticut legislature is considering a bill that would create a fund, paid for… Continue reading Can I get paid family leave if I or a family member gets seriously ill or injured?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | February 20, 2015

This depends on whether the FMLA applies to your employer, to you, and to your child’s illness. Your employer large… Continue reading Can I be disciplined for taking time off on short notice to care for my sick child?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters, Pregnant Mothers | April 11, 2014

Under federal law, your employer cannot discriminate against you- that is, it can’t treat you any differently than it treats… Continue reading What accommodations does my employer have to make for me if I’m pregnant?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | January 3, 2014

If you work for an employer covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be eligible for a… Continue reading Can my boss tell me I can’t take FMLA leave?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | August 30, 2013

Can my boss discipline me for taking time off if my child is sick? No, if you have accrued paid… Continue reading Taking Time Off for Sick Child

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | January 31, 2013

Can my employer deny me Family Medical Leave (“FMLA”) to care for a disabled son or daughter who is older… Continue reading Caring for an Older Disabled Child