yes definitely consult a lawyer, it might introduce complications working with US companies.
There might be other ways you can structure his compensation that would be better for the company, maybe as a profit share and a bonus if the company sells that matches up to what would be his % ownership.
But it's the right move to find an attorney with experience.
y, I took FMLA or tried to when our son was born, they weren't happy and were letting me know they were trying to find any loop hole they could to get out of it, and said there might or might not be a job for me when I came back.
I ended up taking the leave with them, I ended up finding a new job while I was off that started when my FMLA ended.
As far as if you die, don't worry about how your employer will find out. They don't worry too much when they let employees go. As an employee that shouldn't really be a concern for you to worry about.
Focus on your health and having a successful surgery. Good luck, I hope it improves your quality of life.
Groups can so easily attack and label other groups as extreme when they hold similar views toward the other end of the spectrum.
Accuse others of being non-accepting of their ideas while at the same time not being accepting of the other groups ideas and beliefs. And willing to destroy the other sides careers and businesses over it.
People should always be able to have their own beliefs and speak out and question things without fear of persecution.
Being accepting and open to ideas and discussion is the way we should debate and express our ideas/opinions.
If you are having to spread and enforce your ideas through fear you are probably on the wrong side.
There might be other ways you can structure his compensation that would be better for the company, maybe as a profit share and a bonus if the company sells that matches up to what would be his % ownership.
But it's the right move to find an attorney with experience.