FMLA Interference Claims If you have been denied FMLA, you may have a claim for interference. Whether the employer intended to deny FMLA or not, they may still be liable for an FMLA interference claim if you can prove that you are indeed entitled to the FMLA benefit denied. The onus is on the employer… Read More »
Employee Rights Under Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
My doctor has recommended that I take two to three weeks off following an upcoming surgery. My employer says he will not approve the time off. Do I have any rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act? Assuming an employee was not injured at work, which would likely fall under workers’ compensation, and, that… Read More »
Can My Employer Fire Me When on FMLA Leave?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to grant employees time off for certain care giving, medical and family needs. This includes leave to care for a new child or a seriously ill family member, an employees’s recuperation from a serious health condition, or when an employee’s family member is called to… Read More »