What Do Julius Caesar and BuffaloWings Have in Common?
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE MONTH OF JULY
Most Americans associate July with Independence Day and everything the holiday entails, including traditional barbecue cuisine, fireworks, and summer vacations. However, in addition to the Fourth of July, this midsummer month has a rich history and offers fun opportunities for everyone to celebrate. ‘What’s in a Name?’ You’ve likely heard of Julius Caesar, the famous Roman dictator and general known for changing the Roman Empire’s political structure, innovating war tactics, and eventually dying after a legendary assassination. But did you know that July, Caesar’s birth month, wasn’t always called that? It was initially named Quintilis , which means “fifth” in Latin, because it was the fifth month of the ancient Roman calendar. Shortly after Caesar’s death, the month of Quintilis was renamed July in his honor. Of course, Caesar’s
legacy didn’t end there. Before he died, he implemented the Julian calendar, which he based off of the Egyptian solar calendar, and it remained in place for over 1,500 years until the Gregorian calendar was introduced in the 16th century. Red, White, andWho? Similar to the Declaration of Independence for the U.S., Canada’s Constitution Act of 1867, signed on July 1 of that year, marks the birth of Canada. The following year, Charles Monck, the 4th Viscount Monck and Canada’s first governor-general, signed a proclamation requesting that everyone in Canada celebrate their country’s independence on July 1. However, it wasn’t until 100 years later that the date officially became Canada Day. Most celebrations include fireworks and red and white attire, much like how Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
Got Wings? While chicken wings are a staple of Southern dining, they actually originated in upstate New York. In 1964, Teressa Bellissimo, co-owner of the Anchor Bar, started cooking leftover wings dipped in hot sauce for her son and his friends. After receiving enthusiastic feedback, Bellissimo put them on the menu. Over the next few years, the recipe’s popularity spread, and in 1977, former Buffalo mayor Stan Makowski declared July 29 to be National Chicken Wing Day. The reputation of the famous Buffalo wings continued to spread nationwide, and in the early ‘90s, wings became an international hit when McDonald’s, KFC, and Domino’s Pizza began selling them in the variety of flavors we know and love today.
Your Right to Take Leave
Who’s eligible? In North Carolina, employers are required to provide FMLA if their business has at least 50 employees for at least 20 weeks per year. An individual employee is eligible for FMLA leave only if they’ve worked for the business for at least one year, have worked at least 1,250 hours during the past year, and if they work at a place with at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius. Is COVID-19 covered? The FMLA protects eligible employees who are incapacitated by a serious health condition. At this time, federal law classifies COVID-19 as a qualifying condition, so if you contract the virus, then you should absolutely take time away from work to recover. The act also extends to employees who need to care for a family member who has become incapacitated by COVID-19. It does not, however, apply to a leave taken by an employee for the purpose of avoiding exposure to the virus. If you are eligible to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act due to COVID-19 or other circumstances, then your employer has no right to prevent you from taking that leave nor to prevent you from coming back when you’ve recovered. If you feel they’ve violated those rights, then Harman Law is here to help. Give our office a call so we can take care of your case.
The word “employment” has become wrought with uncertainty in light of COVID-19 and its ripple effects. People have lost jobs, had hours cut, or agonized over whether or not they’ll have a job to come back to after they’ve fallen ill. But under federal law, eligible employees have rights to safely take sick leave and return to work because the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants them this peace of mind.
What is it? Under the FMLA, eligible employees are allowed up to 12 weeks of leave in a single year for serious health problems, bonding with a new child, or preparation for a family member’s military service. When the FMLA leave is completed, the employee has a right to be reinstated to their position. If you use FMLA leave, then there will likely be requirements to follow, such as advance notice of intent to leave (if foreseeable), medical certification supporting the need for leave, and periodic reports during leave regarding status and intent to return.
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