FMLA Intermittent Leave Challenges: Mitigating Interference or Retaliation Claims, Discouraging Employee Abuse

Ms. Cochran’s practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling matters. She has experience litigating in federal court, state court and before administrative agencies, while also appearing regularly at arbitrations and mediations. Ms. Cochran has successfully handled cases involving claims of race, age, disability, and sex discrimination, as well as breach of contract, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage-hour claims. Along with her strong litigation experience, Ms. Cochran also conducts sensitive workplace investigations. 

Ms. Wright provides practical business advice based on “best practices” and is a sought-after speaker and trainer on employment law topics. She is active in the firm’s Leave and Accommodation practice group. In that capacity, Ms. Wright acts as a regional and national expert on employee health and leave issues facing employers, including issues arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and similar state and local laws, such as the D.C. Sick and Safe Leave Act and Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. She counsels employers daily regarding such employment issues as employee discipline and termination; discrimination and harassment; preparation of employment contracts; drafting personnel policies and handbooks; and investigation of employee misconduct. Ms. Wright is an expert on issues arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and similar state and local laws and is part of her firm’s task force on independent contractor misclassification.

Ms. Yingling uses her significant experience in complex civil litigation and employer representation to counsel clients and provide a critical edge throughout the litigation, pre-litigation, and dispute resolution processes. She works with employers of all sizes, providing each client with high-caliber guidance. Ms. Yingling’s experience in counseling provides employers with an edge with issues related to Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and federal employment law compliance. She is skilled in handling internal investigations, drafting employee handbooks, providing advice related to discharge and discipline practices, and answering compliance questions. Ms. Yingling’s clients leverage her knowledge and expertise to gain a competitive advantage and achieve strategic goals.