Ex Legal Assistant Claims Ballard Spahr Fired Her for Caring for Sick Husband The former legal assistant alleges that she was fired due to her need to care for her sick husband, which required her to take time off from work. She claims that Ballard Spahr's actions violated employment laws that protect workers from discrimination based on family responsibilities. Legal Framework: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Under FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including caring for a spouse with a serious health condition. https://usatrustedlawyers.com/blog/ex-legal-assistant-claims-ballard-spahr-fired-her-for-caring-for-sick-husband/