Lisa Guerin

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

Lisa Guerin is the author or co-author of several Nolo books, including The Manager's Legal Handbook, Dealing with Problem Employees, The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave, Workplace Investigations, and Create Your Own Employee Handbook.  Guerin has practiced employment law in government, public interest, and private practice, where she has represented clients at all levels of state and federal courts and in agency proceedings. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law.

Articles By Lisa Guerin

Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Pregnancy and Maternity Leave?
Although the Social Security disability program doesn't pay benefits for pregnancy, a handful of states do.
How to Get Short-Term Disability Benefits After an Injury
If you have short-term disability insurance, you will most likely be covered for off-the-job injuries .
Maternity and Paternity Leave Laws in Minnesota
Minnesota employees have the right to time off for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting under a mix of federal and state laws.
Maternity and Paternity Leave Rights in Texas
Although Texas employees may be eligible for FMLA leave, no state law provides additional rights.
Connecticut Maternity and Paternity Leave Laws
Connecticut has a family and medical leave law that provides paid leave for employees who qualify.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Oregon
If you work in Oregon, the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) give you the right to take unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Maryland
Maryland's Parental Leave Act gives you the right to take time off for parenting, and the FMLA gives you the right to take unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Maine
Maine has its own Family Medical Leave Act, which applies to smaller companies as well as large.
New Hampshire Maternity and Paternity Leave Laws
New Hampshire state law provides paid pregnancy disability leave for pregnancy and recovery from childbirth as well as unpaid parenting leave.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in New Jersey
If you work in New Jersey, the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey’s parental leave law give you the right to take unpaid leave for these reasons.