Though the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed over 25 years ago, there are still numerous cases of employers, in Georgia and across the United States, that either don't understand or don't follow the law. In the past year, courts have ruled on dozens of...

The law is clear: Employers must pay their employees for the short breaks they take during the workday. There are limits and, as with all laws, there are loopholes. But by and large, workers should be compensated for breaks lasting 20 minutes or less. Unfortunately,...

A tweak to Georgia's employment laws has made it easier for parents to stay home when their children are sick. Specifically, the Family Care Act (FCA)--which passed into law in May, and went into effect in July--requires that employers let their employees use up to...