Ellen Donovan McCann

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Ellen Donovan McCann’s practice is focused on complex multistate leave of absence and accommodation issues. She is a member of the firm’s Leave and Accommodation Practice Group. Ellen helps clients navigate and untangle the trickiest compliance issues with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, company leaves of absence and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs across the country. She also works with clients on paid time off issues.

Prior to joining Littler, Ellen worked for a Fortune 500 insurance company for more than 25 years. She was involved in the development of and provided continued legal support to the company’s leave administration services, which included administration of FMLA, state leave laws, ADA, corporate leaves and statutory PFML programs. She also provided employment-related legal advice to human resources and executive management, with an emphasis on leaves of absence, paid time off programs, and employee relations issues. Ellen also managed their employment-related litigation, EEOC and state charges.

She is a nationally recognized resource on FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state leave laws, paid leave laws and PFML programs.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Vice in the Workplace: Drugs, Gambling, and Sex – What Employers Need to Know

  • May 15, 2025
  • Human Resources Update Webinar, Maine State Chamber of Commerce

Ask the Experts: Leave and Accommodation

  • April 26, 2025
  • Disability Management Employer Coalition

Navigating the Bermuda Triangle: PFML Private Plan vs. State Plan

  • April 26, 2025
  • Disability Management Employer Coalition

Future-Proof Your Leave Program: Staying compliant in a complex landscape

  • April 1, 2025
  • SHRM Webinar

Paid Family and Medical Leave: Final Rules Breakdown and What You Need to Know

  • December 13, 2024
  • Maine Chamber of Commerce

Live with Legal Quarterly Leave Compliance Review

  • July 30, 2024
  • Client Webinar

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