Lisa Guerin

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

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Schedule Changes and Working Part Time as a Reasonable Accommodation
If you have a disability, you may have the right to part-time work or changes to your hours as an accommodation.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in North Carolina
Do you need time off work for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting? If you work in North Carolina, the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives you the right to take unpaid leave for these reasons.
Preparing and Filing Your Short-Term Disability Claim
If you are entitled to compensation while you are out of work with a short-term or temporary disability, make sure you follow all the necessary steps to get paid.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Ohio
Ohio's Civil Rights Act provides unpaid pregnancy leave, and the FMLA provides pregnancy and parenting leave.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in Iowa
If you work in Iowa and need time off work for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting, your ability to return to your job is protected by the Iowa Civil Rights Act and the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Short-Term Disability Benefits for Medical Operations
If you have to miss work because of an illness or injury unrelated to your job, you might be entitled to short-term disability benefits.
Wisconsin Maternity and Parental Leave Laws
Some Wisconsin employees have the right to pregnancy and parenting leave under a mix of federal and state laws.
Why You Should Provide Disability Training to Employees
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants and employees with disabilities. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations -- changes to the workplace or the position -- to allow employees with disabilities to do their jobs.