ARTICLE · 10 OCTOBER 2016

Understanding Federal Leave Regulations

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Partners Lori Armstrong Halber and Rick Grimaldi discuss why employers should hire attorneys to wade through complicated laws such as the ADA, FMLA, and workers' compensation, to avoid expensive litigation.

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In the article, "Understanding Federal Leave Regulations," featured in Philly Biz, Partners Lori Armstrong Halber and Rick Grimaldi discuss why employers should hire attorneys to wade through complicated laws such as American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers' compensation, to avoid expensive litigation.

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