Ellen Donovan McCann says weather events can put employee health at risk and trigger employer obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act and similar state or local laws.
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Weather events can significantly impact employee health and safety, triggering complex obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act and various state and local laws.