Leave of Absence and Disability Advice/Defense
The team of experienced attorneys at Nilan Johnson Lewis regularly helps employers navigate the complexities of the ADA, FMLA, USERRA, state and local sick time laws, and other laws mandating leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations. We conduct audits, draft and revise policies, provide training, and offer clear and practical guidance to resolve the most perilous leave management and accommodation questions.
In addition, we have successfully defended FMLA, disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, sick and safe time, and USERRA charges and claims, securing dismissals by administrative agencies, winning summary judgment in courts, and prevailing at arbitration or trial.
Courtney Blanchard
Shareholder & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment
Mark J. Girouard
Shareholder & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment
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