Everybody knows of the problems of aging adults, however few give it the serious attention it needs. The failure to address these issues appropriately can result in serious financial distress and/or a loss of independence. I have outlined five common mistakes made by aging adults and tips on how to avoid making them. First Mistake: Doing nothing If you do nothing to deal with aging you have a good chance […]
Read MoreA school district refuses to allow the service dog of a student with disabilities into the classroom because the student was assigned a one-on-one instructional aide by the school district, rendering the service dog superfluous. The parents remove their child from the school district and ultimately sue the school district and the school’s principal for violations of Title II of the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of […]
Read MoreThe Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows an eligible employee to take an unpaid, job-protected leave for a specified family and medical reason with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. A few of the common points of FMLA that may be forgotten by the employer are outlined below. Can the employer have communications with the employee […]
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