The FMLA at 30: A Review of Trends and Topics under the Family and Medical Leave Act as it Approaches its 30th Anniversary (05/19/22)

Basics and History of the FMLA
Fidel Arroyo, Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor 

Avoiding FMLA Pitfalls and Problems
Practical issues that arise for Plaintiff
Kristin Case, Case + Sedey LLC 

Practical issues that arise for Employers
Jeff Nowak, Littler Mendelson, P.C. 

The Interplay of the FMLA with EEO Laws
Discussion on the FMLA, ADA, PDA,  and Title VII
Laura Feldman, The Prinz Law Firm 

Trends in FMLA Litigation in the 7th Circuit
Caring for Family Members, Misuse of Leave
Kristin Case, Case + Sedey LLC 
Jeff Nowak, Littler Mendelson, P.C. 

What is to Come? Potential Legislative Changes
Sarah Labadie, Women Employed 

MODERATORS:
Maryam Arfeen, Aronberg Goldgehn 
Gail Eisenberg, Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Chairs, CBA Labor & Employment Law Committee

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