All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

What rights and potential remedies are available when an retaliated against due to FMLA
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for a serious health condition of my spouse. I was terminated by my employer due to a no-fault absence policy, but this termination was reversed after some of the...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2013 9:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can i be in trouble for my company's system error?
Ok, I have FMLA on my job had it about 3 years now for my medical condition, so at my job we can either call our FMLA time in or put our FMLA time in on the computer, so I do that with no problems, ch...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 27, 2012 4:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer require me to use paid time off when working a reduced schedule?
I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, GERD and back problems. I had back surgery in September. I walk with a cane. I have filled out the FMLA forms for intermittent leave and have used it this year. I have ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 11:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Harrassment for having an FMLA
I have an approved FMLA and have been having issues such as being reassigned to another shift and recently found a derogatory statement on a dry erase board in an office I share with other Supervisors...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 10:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Am I required to use Family Medical Leave?
I have 8 months of accumulated sick leave. I have minor surgery scheduled and will only be out of work 1-2 weeks. Am I required to use Family Medical Leave?
1 answer  |  asked Nov 5, 2012 2:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

my employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave
My employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave. The IL Dept of Labor upheld the decision stating my doctor had not notified them of my last appt. (Dr. staff stated they did send the FAX w my r...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 16, 2012 10:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a store manager refuse my FMLA?
I work for Wal-Mart in Portage, WI. My doctor filled out my FMLA and I turned it in. The store manager told me that the way the doctor worded it that she didn't have a position for me. She gave the FM...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 30, 2012 10:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to Wisconsin

Requested FMLA-am I on it?
I requested FMLA verbally upon emergency hospitalization. I assume it was granted. However i did not receive any paperwork from employer indicating I was granted FMLA or what my rights and responsibil...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2012 09:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Upon returning from a requested FMLA, my Dr, requested I work 2nd shift as opposed to 3rd shift
Can my Dr request me to return from a FMLA on 2nd shift(in which I worked when I left) instead of 3rd shift, as this was part of my leave initially. I needed to be off as I was exhausted and anxious, ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 20, 2012 7:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Does my employer hace a right to make FMLA so stressful?
I have had FMLA for more than 5 years for my mother. Now i have recieved notification from HR that it is extended for 3 months attach to this email is a letter to my supervisor and payroll that if i g...
2 answers  |  asked Apr 9, 2012 4:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania