All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

Can I file FMLA for your child over the age of 18, for a serious health condition?
My daughter went to the emergency room on Nov. 14th, the E.R. doctor didn't do a culture test to determine what it was...but diagnosed her with strep-throat and wrote her a perscription for penicillin...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 4, 2010 2:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Being out on medical leave and returning can they not honor your availability you were hired with?
i was out on medical leave for twelve weeks getting paid by myh companies insurer. i gave them notes from my doctor every time i received one. i had two surgeries once i was cleared i gave them the cl...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 28, 2010 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

After resignation, can I still utilize an intermittent FMLA benefit?
After resigning almost 4 weeks ago, I have had to use intermittent sick time for a previously approved FMLA of which I qualified for, was approved and also have a certification of healthcare provider ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 6, 2010 09:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Can my employer terminate me if not back by the end of the 12 weeks?
I have been on FMLA since 7/19/10 due to a serious illness. I used my 10 sick days from the start. My employer is using those days as my FMLA. Can they do that? I have been under the care of several s...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 29, 2010 09:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can my employer deny my return to work? Doctor did a fit for duty certifcate saying I could return.
Employer states the doctor was unclear and she needed more info. and as a result, I couldn't return. The doctor stated I can do light duty,(meaning no strenouous activity). My job doesn't entail doing...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 9, 2010 09:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Docked pay due to use of FMLA
I am on approved intermittent FMLA due to my son's disability. Both my supervisor and HR director dislike FMLA and have made working very difficult. Since I am salaried and also exempt from receiving ...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 23, 2010 1:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

I have a doctor's prescription since 7/2/10 to be off of work due to Pneumonia
I have been under my doctor's care since then and have gotten continued prescriptions to stay out of work due to continued pneumonia. I am a full time nurse, now going into third week out of work, my ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 14, 2010 7:55 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

FMLA time
I am currently on intermittent FMLA leave in order to care for my disabled son. My boss is extremely against FMLA to the point of putting a letter in my file for excessive absenteeism. Since I also ha...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 13, 2010 10:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can my employer require a doctors slip for every FMLA absence?
I have an approved FMLA claim for a lifelong illness covering myself and a seperate one covering my spouse. In both cases, I was approved for one day of FMLA leave per week (totaling 2 days a week). N...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 22, 2010 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can your employer revoke your ability to travel when using FMLA for an off the job injury?
I will be requiring knee surgery for an off the job injury. I will be using FMLA to get the time off I need for recovery. My employer states that not only can I not return to work until fully healed b...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2010 2:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio