Ver la versión en español aquí As millions of Americans continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it seems as if there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. For others who have contracted COVID-19, however, they are not as fortunate. Some of these folks face a more harrowing journey because their symptoms … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The first time I heard the term “sex addiction” was in 2010, when Tiger Woods announced to the public that he would be stepping away from the PGA Tour to attend rehab. The announcement shook the sports world and sparked a conversation about an addiction that seemed to only … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí A call center worker employed by New York City is suing for reinstatement and back pay after being viewed as a danger to her coworkers and recently fired from a job she held for 27 years. According to the city, she was deemed to be acting in a threatening … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí What do forgetfulness, menstrual cramps and temper tantrums have in common? They are all symptoms of new mental health disorders recognized in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a handbook widely used by health care professionals to assess and diagnose mental disorders. … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí As promised in a previous post, if you were unable to attend the annual seminar in May or attended but need a quick refresher, a few of our most popular sessions are back for encore presentations at our Miami office. Our first session, “New Claim on the Horizon: Family Responsibilities … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí May 1, 2014, was not a typical day in the office for us. We left our offices from across the state and headed to the Trump National Doral Hotel to join over 380 attendees at our 24th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar. Thanks to all the private and public … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Let’s do a little role-playing. You’re the HR Director and Jane is an employee at your company: Jane: I’ve been feeling anxious and depressed since my return to work from medical leave. HR Director: I’m sorry to hear that, Jane. I hope you feel better soon. Is there anything I … Continue Reading
The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for a “son or daughter” with a serious health condition. According to the regulations implementing the FMLA, “son or daughter” includes a minor child and a child “who is 18 years or older and incapable of … Continue Reading
