If someone needs to take time off from work for a serious medical condition, or to care for a family member, they may have a few options. What is the FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to...
Do you have minor children who are in school? If their school is closed, then you may be able to take time off work through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave, as well as 12 weeks for...
Get the latest legal information for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. As states begin to reopen and employees are asked to return to work, many people with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers, are questioning what options they have. What is available to you may...
During this unprecedented time, there are a lot of changes at the federal and state levels to help people manage their finances, work, and insurance. We will continue to share information on our blog about the details about these programs, as more information is released,...
“Many people like to think that cancer ends when treatment ends. In some cases, that's true, and that's great. In other cases, though, there are more battles to be fought, a lot more.” In a recent article published by curetoday.com, the author described his frustration with...
Paid family and medical leave is a lifeline for families who need to take time off work to bond with a new child, for their own serious medical condition, or to care for family member with a serious medical condition, but are concerned about the...
Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...
In March, we posted about new changes to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is a federal law that allows employees to take time off from work because of their own serious medical condition; to care for a spouse, a parent, or a...
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take time off from work because of their own serious medical condition; to care for a spouse, a parent, or a child; or for certain military family leave. Click here to...