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Understanding Your Family and Medical Leave Rights in Nebraska Navigating the complexities of family and medical leave can be a daunting task for any employee, especially when facing personal health issues or significant family events. In Nebraska, while there isn't a state-specific FMLA law that expands upon federal provisions, employees are still fully protected under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This article aims to demystify your FMLA rights in Nebraska, providing clear, actionable advice to help you understand your entitlements and what to do if those rights are challenged. What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Upon return from FMLA leave, most em...

Understanding Union Rights in Indiana: Protecting Your Voice in the Workplace Indiana, often recognized for its "Right-to-Work" status, presents a unique landscape for unionized and union-curious employees. While Right-to-Work laws mean employees cannot be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment, they absolutely do not diminish or eliminate federal protections for union activity. The fundamental rights of workers to organize, form, join, or assist a union, and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, are safeguarded by federal law, primarily the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Unfortunately, violations of these essential union rights are not uncommon. Employers, whether intentionally or through misunderstanding, sometimes engage in practices that unlawfully interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their NLRA rights. For employees in Indiana, understanding these rights a...