It can oftentimes seem as if there is no end to the many local, state, and federal laws that impact your workplace. Amongst the countless compliance regulations, there are some bright line rules that must be strictly adhered to in order to avoid serious consequences. Among such regulations, are the rules governing Leaves of Absence taken by your employees.

The RAD Firm is well-versed on the wide spectrum of employee leave laws that confront employers on a daily basis. From the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) to the multitude of paid sick leave laws sprouting up across the country, we have a handle on each and every law and regulation affecting your employees’ leave rights.

Policy Development

Developing comprehensive policies to address the myriad employee leave laws can be an HR nightmare. The fact is that cookie-cutter templates just will not provide your company with adequate compliance assurance. You need a system that is individually tailored to your organization, ensuring that you offer the necessary employee benefits while maximizing your rights under each law. We can help draft and implement policies that capture the latest legal developments and address the real-life situations you encounter with your workforce.

Day-to-Day Consultation

Drafting the right policies that are bespoke to your business is just half the battle. The RAD Firm regularly provides employers with detailed advice on employee leave issues arising under the various statutes and regulations, including compliance with the various notice, posting, and recordkeeping requirements associated with the laws. We can also help you roll out and implement best practices for your policies once drafted and finalized.

Defense of Legal Actions

If your employee leave policies are challenged in court, The RAD Firm stands ready and able to vigourosly defend you against any charges of discrimination, harassment, denial of leave, and leave interference in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.