The FMLA, or Family and Medical Leave Act, provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year. During this time, it is also required that their group health benefits are maintained during the leave. If you work and have recently had a child or meet…

The history of labor day is a tale of the public respect afforded to the workers of the United States who drive our economy. An employment attorney like Minnis and Smallets knows about the underlying meaning of Labor Day as well as anyone, and we are strong supporters of workers’…

Searching for a job can be an incredibly stressful experience as it has become harder and harder to find employment in the US. Yet, one of the worst things often experienced by those who have been hired is being employed under false pretenses. One of the most significant issues employees…

Fraud or misrepresentation in employment occurs when employers make deliberately or intentionally false statements to bait current employees or job applicants into accepting their offer of employment. An individual who’s been subjected to fraudulent misrepresentation may have a claim against their employer and may be able to recover compensation for…