Leave of Absence and Disability Accommodation

In cases where employees are unable to carry out their tasks due to medical issues, sickness, or disability, employers are expected to allow workers to take authorized time off. These disability-related leaves give workers time to attend to their medical issues without losing their jobs, and some may be paid a salary or receive compensation benefits during the leave.

It is not easy for employers to deal with the employee's absence, entitlements on leaves, and disability provisions, especially with remote workers and multi-jurisdictional operations. Compliance with expanding state and local leave laws, including paid sick leave and mandatory PTO, further complicates this process.

At Mijares Law Firm, our legal consultants take practical, solutions-oriented approaches to the issues of Leave of absence and Disability Accommodation. I help employers comply with intersecting (and sometimes contradictory) legal requirements in this area. Our legal guidance empowers HRs to administer their leave and accommodation obligations efficiently and proactively address potential employee abuse of such rights.

Bonnie P.

3 reviews

Kristin did a great job in helping me understand a very complicated legal issue. She also advised me, beyond the scope of the issue, on business law matters in general. I would recommend her to anyone facing a confusing legal problem with their business.

Offering Legal Guidance and Training

Mijares Law keeps tracking legal developments in this area to provide up-to-the-minute information about new and changing laws. I have been offering practical and timely compliance advice while also helping our clients navigate the complexities of various laws, including:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Job-protected paid leaves (paid sick leave, paid family-medical, mandatory PTO)
Miscellaneous state leave laws (such as pregnancy, jury duty, and crime victim leave laws).

Kristin Mijares also handles employer concerns that relate to compliance between FMLA, ADA, workers compensation laws, HIPAA, GINA, state and/or local leave and disability laws and regulations, and employer benefit programs, including short-term/long-term disability.

Services I Offer

Mijares Law Firm addresses a complete array of services to employers concerning these laws. I'll help you with:

Review and update leave and accommodation policies to ensure legal compliance.
Develop and implement strategies for FMLA and ADA compliance.
Assist with ADA interactive process and related state laws.
Resolve leave of absence issues and navigate FMLA rules.
Address complex return-to-work and work-from-home situations.
Conduct comprehensive policy audits and prepare compliant policies for various jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with paid family and medical leave laws.
Train HR professionals and managers on leave and accommodation challenges.
Counsel on public accommodations issues and defend in disputes.

Contact Mijares Law Firm Today

For expert legal consultation on managing employee leaves of absence and disability accommodations, contact Mijares Law Office. It is our pleasure to assist you through these judiciary hurdles and ensure that your workplace remains a happy place.

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Dan M.

4 reviews

1 year ago

Ms. Mijares is an excellent attorney. She helped me with my work contract, addressed my issues and concerns, and did it in a timely manner. She was very thorough. I would highly recommend her.

Vernon G.

8 reviews

8 months ago

I worked with Kristin regarding two separate agreements and was very happy with the guidance and advice she gave me. Her legal advice was sound, insightful and helpful.

Bonnie P.

3 reviews

12 months ago

Joseph G

1 review

10 months ago

I've worked with Kristin on a few issues as a business owner and could not be happier with her ethics, her insight and her help.

Cindy G.

7 reviews

7 months ago

I highly recommend Kristin to anyone facing challenges at work. Her expertise, dedication, and ability to resolve my situation through a successful outcome were truly impressive. If you're dealing with legal issues in your workplace, her guidance can make a significant difference in achieving a fair and positive resolution.

Case Studies

Oil & Gas Executive

A company executive had to take several days of medical leave after his son suddenly fell ill. However, while on leave, his company suddenly fired him, claiming his work had recently been sub-par. The company’s excuse that they had not illegally infringed on his protected medical leave did not hold water, and it chose to instead offer a settlement not long after the case was filed.

Human Resources/Service Industry

A store clerk needed several weeks of medical leave after she suffered complications following a routine surgery. When she was due to return to work, her employer fired her, alleging she had failed to submit the required paperwork to ensure her medical leave was “protected.” Kristin Mijares filed suit for retaliation and wrongful termination and negotiated a substantial settlement for the clerk’s damages and emotional distress.

Business Counseling

Kristin Mijares counseled a prominent Dallas physician’s group on how to handle problem employees, complaints of discrimination or harassment, partnership disputes, terminations, or discipline. Ms. Mijares also drafted personnel handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. In addition, she handled the group’s employment defense negotiations and litigation and offered litigation support to in-house counsel.

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