Devising employee leave policies and procedures and communicating this information to staff require a thorough understanding and application of the state and federal laws that govern this area, including the:
RPNA works with clients to respond to leave requests lawfully, appropriately and swiftly. Our attorneys regularly assist clients to develop, document and effectively convey (through manuals, handbooks, company postings, etc.) not only leave options covered under federal and state law, but also those offered by the company, such as:
Preventative legal counsel is always preferable, and our attorneys work with clients to implement procedures before a conflict can arise. To support this preventative stance, we offer trainings and seminars for owners, managers, supervisors and the like to ensure a clear understanding of policies, processes and documentation required for employee leaves. However, when a leave dispute can and does arise, RPNA’s litigators are known for swiftly resolving, settling and, where appropriate, aggressively advocating our client’s position before courts and administrative agencies.