My 7-year-old daughter must have surgery and will require ongoing care for about eight weeks. Can I get time off from work to care for her without fear of losing my job? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires that all businesses with more than 50 employees and schools of any size ensure the [...]

I filed a claim against my HMO, and now they want me to go to arbitration. Should I say yes? You may not have a choice. Your HMO contract may require that you participate in arbitration, a private process in which a neutral arbitrator hears the evidence and decides your claim. Many Health Maintenance Organization [...]

I have serious emphysema and have applied for disability. Will this condition qualify me for disability? It can. Having a specific disease is no guarantee that you will qualify for disability; it depends on how sick you are. To be considered disabled you must prove that your emphysema has reached such a severe level that [...]