Learning at home brings family closer in Douglas County
Fletcher Sonnenschein 11 and his brother Col 8 are educated at home in Rhode Island Street, a choice made in 1992 after Fletcher faced distractions and underachievement in public school. Parents Nancy Sonnenschein and Dick Hamel say academics improved, with Fletcher gaining reading progress and less emotional distress for the family.
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Government outlines rules on family leave
The Labor Department issued regulations effective Aug. 5 for the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The rule covers about 40 percent of workers, allowing up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for newborn or adopted children, serious illness, or health issues. Employers with 50+ workers within 75 miles must grant leave after 12 months’ service and 1,250 hours worked, with paid leave optional in some cases. job restoration and equivalent pay, benefits, and duties are guaranteed, health premiums continue, and exemptions exist for certain key employees.
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Highlights of the family leave law takes effect August 5
The law allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for newborn or adopted children within 12 months, cover illness of family members, or for health issues preventing work. Eligibility requires a firm with 50+ workers within 75 miles, 12 months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the prior year, roughly 25 hours weekly. At return, employees are guaranteed their old job or an equivalent position.
Government family leave rules push for paid time off
The page 3A poll asks readers if they support the government's outlined family leave regulations. Readers weigh in on potential benefits for workers and business impacts as the policy moves through debate.
FDA Bans Over the Counter Stop Smoking Products
The FDA prohibits nonprescription pills gums and lozenges marketed to help quit smoking saying none are effective. Brand names include Cigarrest Bantron Tabmint and Nikolian in a $60 million market. Shipments will be banned by December 1 with continued sales until stock runs out. prescription cessation products remain unaffected.
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County postpones security measures at Judicial Center
Douglas County Commission on Wednesday postponed fortifying security at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center until at least 1994. County Administrator Craig Weinang will prepare cost estimates for options for the 1994 budget hearings. Dist. Atty. Jerry Wells spent 1700 dollars from his department to install bullet-proof glass at the office entry in the judicial building at 111 East 11th Street.
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Beating effects linger for Lawrence man victim
The 21 year old, attacked Friday at Centen nial Park by a teen with a baseball bat, remains in fair condition at KU Medical Center after emergency surgery. His sister said memory loss and left side coordination problems persist despite partial recovery and planned plastic repairs.
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Sihanouk Forms Interim Government Amid Vietnam Alliance
Cambodia's leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk announces formation of a new interim government uniting the Vietnamese-installed administration and main opposition party. He signals a path toward unified political leadership as weather forecasts warn of tonight and Friday storms.
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