Partner James Seegers is quoted in an article for Resort Trades titled “Leave Policies: Avoid Costly Legal Errors.” Published April 13, 2026, the article describes how unintentional violations of leave policies can cost a company in litigation, time and company morale. It offers a list of common errors to avoid:
- Untrained supervisors
- Discouraging leave
- Inconsistent implementation
- Unintentional discrimination
- Improper documentation
- Leave interference
- Retaliation
- “No-fault” policies
- Inaccurate tracking of hours
- Use it or lose it arrangements
- Uncompetitive policies
- Inadequate communication




