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Can You Receive Unemployment During Family and Medical Leave?
Usually, you cannot collect unemployment benefits while taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if you are completely unable to work. However,...
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF FMLA LEAVE AVAILABLE TO YOU
Most employees are aware that they have protections under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take leave from work under certain circumstances....
OFF-DUTY CONDUCT MAY AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Individuals may be surprised to learn that failed drug tests, even if they are the result of conduct occurring outside of employment, could put their...
MY DISABILITY PLAN SAYS WHAT!? WHY WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD HURT YOU.
If you have disability coverage through your employer, you may assume that should you become injured or permanently disabled, your insurance will protect you from...
WHAT REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY DISCRIMINATION CASE?
If you believe you have been discriminated against and are considering whether to take the initial step of filing a complaint, you may be wondering,...
COURTS VIEW AN INSURANCE COMPANY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS A MERE “FACTOR” AMONG MANY WHEN REVIEWING BENEFIT DENIALS
Often, the same disability insurance company that pays your claim for benefits also determines whether it has to pay you benefits at all. Sound like...
DOUBLE STANDARD? THE NEED TO FILE A STRONG INTERNAL APPEAL
If you have been denied long term disability insurance benefits, you should not wait until the matter ends up in court to vigorously contest the...