EAD expiration
Ravioli,
i was under the impression that you are "eligible" to work even if your EAD expires, as long as you applied for a renewal before the expiration date. The USCIS doesn't have a problem with this, since your new EAD will start where your old one left off..
Now, your company might want you to have a valid EAD in-hand at all times, this is their decision if they so choose.
Let me know what you think.