HR TOPIC:

A female worker was injured on the job and needs to take family medical leave for the next 10 weeks. Their baby is also expected in the next 11 weeks. Discuss family leave laws. What is the background on the topic? What are the difference between federal and state laws? Considering the example above, how much job protected time can be given? What kind of income can the employee receive? What rights does the employer have in an FMLA case?