All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

Can I take FMLA to take care of my newborn child?
I asked my employer for the FMLA forms to take to my doctor to fill out because I plan to take 6 weeks maternity leave and 6 weeks FMLA for a total of 12 weeks. My employer stated that FMLA is only el...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 8, 2011 09:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Alabama

What step to take next in EEOC case
Filed charges for demotion in Nov 08 replaced with male. Then discharged in July 09 stating I did not provide info due to charges from auto accident. Two days after filing FMLA and had a disability. C...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 2, 2011 6:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

My doctor has advised me not to drive because I've been having dizzy spells and blackouts.
Most of the questions I've seen are in regards to companies refusal or disregard for FMLA. My question involves my neurologist's refusal to complete FLMA paperwork that my company has supplied to them...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 28, 2011 12:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can they deny me fmla for having the flu?
company i work for denied my fmla paperwork because the doctor did not prescribe me any medicine. I had the flu and very bad stomach cramps. the doctor did my paper work took me off work for 3 days an...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 20, 2011 1:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

IS THERE AN APPEALS PROCESS IF MY EMPLOYER DENIES MY APPLICATION FOR FMLA?
I have had an ongoing condition with my back. I had a series of surgical injections and finally had spinal fusion surgery in Dec 2009. It was not as successful as my doctor and I had hoped. Since retu...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 19, 2011 06:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

within rights of FMLA
can a employer fire you if you took fmla for maternity leave. while on leave you go out of state on vacation. can that get you fired?
1 answer  |  asked Oct 5, 2011 4:55 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can an employer adjust your date of employment after taking FMLA?
I requested 4 weeks FMLA from my employer and they approved it after I completed the Federal Medical Certification form but they also required me to spend 4 weeks accrued vacation time. So I was force...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 5, 2011 2:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

FMLA and STD
i have been on short term disability since july 15th 2011 and i am supposed to return to my job by october 5th. If i do not return i will be terminated. But on september 26th i have to go in for surge...
3 answers  |  asked Sep 20, 2011 4:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Sister entitled to intermittent fmla
I have a friend who's sister is in a coma ( She had a brain aneurysm burst) She is the only living member of her sister, other than her brother in law. Why isn't she eligible for an intermittent leave...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 19, 2011 12:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Lifelong disease with approved intermittent FMLA being denied 12 weeks
Over two years ago I was diagnosed with a lifelong disease completed paperwork and was approved intermittent FMLA. Close to my one year anniversary was told we work on a rolling basis and my days woul...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 8, 2011 3:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas