The Supreme Court of the United States agrees to hear—“grants certiorari”—very few cases. Because of this, the maxim has developed that ““it’s a long, long way to certiorari,” a variation of the British music hall song, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.” One of the reasons the Supreme Court may agree to hear a case
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Who Cares, Where? Being There Required for FMLA “Caring For” Claim
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in FMLA
Recall our recent posts about an employee who took the day off to clean his mother’s flooded basement and argued his absence was protected under the FMLA because he was “caring for” her, and about an employee who took two days off to provide “comfort and support” to his mother after she attended a friend’s…
Who Cares? And Who Merely Assists Under the FMLA?
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in FMLA
Who cares…..for a covered family member under the FMLA as opposed to merely providing much appreciated assistance? The distinction is critical because absences “to care for” are protected by the FMLA while absences to assist are likely not.
Recall our recent post about an employee who took the day off to clean his mother’s flooded…