Many people are uncertain as to whether the FMLA covers mental health conditions in addition to physical illness. The short answer is: yes. FMLA-eligible employees can use protected leave to address serious mental health conditions that require inpatient care or
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Amazon Sued in Class Action for Alleged Violations of USERRA
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Amazon discriminated against employees who served in the U.S. armed services or National Guard by assessing them unpaid time off when they took military leave and then firing them when their military leave caused…
OSHA Wants to Make Injury Data Public. Employers Want to Keep it Hidden.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has again proposed increased injury and illness reporting for employers as well as a change that would make that data public. Business is pushing back against the proposal. OSHA said the changes will…
Employee Terminated Due to Disability Earns $450,000 Verdict
This case demonstrates how the press often misleads the public about employment law civil rights cases. Here is the headline from the April 15th Lexington Herald Leader:
From reading that headline one easily might think that a jury issued a…
Long John Silver’s to Pay $200,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Workplace sexual harassment of employees is an awful and unfortunately commonplace situation that can damage people in many ways. An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) study found that anywhere from 25-85% of women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.…
How Can I Prove I Was Discriminated Against Based on My Age?
In this video, Texas employment lawyer Chris McKinney discusses what proof is needed to prove age discrimination against a Texas employee.
Is It Illegal To Discriminate Against An Employee For Being Younger?
In this video, Texas Employment Lawyer Chris McKinney discusses whether younger employees are protected by age discrimination laws.
Is It Illegal for My Boss to Be a Bully?
San Antonio Employment Law Attorney Chris McKinney discusses a common question: Is it illegal for my boss to be a bully?
What Kind of Workplace Retaliation is Actually Illegal?
In this video, Texas employment lawyer Chris McKinney explains what types of employment retaliation are actually illegal.
What is Employment at Will?
Texas employment law attorney Chris McKinney discusses employment at will and wrongful termination in today’s video. Today’s video topic is what is employment at will and how will it affect my wrongful termination claim?