All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

FMLA/ restoration not key employee
A week before returning to work from FMLA, my work provided me the completed form for Family and Medical Leave Act Request, this form states on the second page that I am not a key employee and that th...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 1, 2008 6:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Can employers put requirements on FMLA maternity
I am 5 months pregnant, I am due to have my baby in November. At that time will only be employed at my employer for 9 months. They have told me that in order for me to qualify through them for FMLA I ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

My employer is denying me FMLA for my baby
I took FMLA for the birth of my son. In May 2007 (5 months pregnant) I was put on bedrest due to having preterm labor. I was off on FMLA from May 14 until October 8th 2007. Around August 1st I recieve...
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2008 10:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA question
My husband has worked for a local auto dealer for 32 years, he's 53 years old. He has held key management positions for approx 20 years. February 5, 2008 he stayed home from work, which was rare, thou...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 9, 2008 2:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA lawyer in MA
Can you recommend an employment lawyer in Massachusetts who deals with Family Leave? Your database was unable to find one. Thanks
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2008 07:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

getting fired while on FMLA
My husband is on FMLA and we recently found out that his employer is reviewing his record and considering firing him because of abcenses. Can he legally be fired for taking days off when he is sick wh...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 5, 2007 1:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

FMLA eligibility
RE: FMLA Our headquarters in Cleveland, OH has over 50 employees which makes us eligible for FMLA. However, our satellites throughout the country only have 3-4 employees at each site. Would they be co...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 27, 2007 07:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Physician Charges $15 to Complete FMLA Papers
One of our employees recently had an experience at a local surgeons office. The employee is in need of surgery and would need to be off work for 3-5 days. We provided FMLA paperwork for the employee t...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 21, 2007 07:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Discipline for FMLA related absences (later certified)
I work for the Postal Service. I've received my certifications for FMLA issues, (4 in all), only AFTER receiving discipline for unscheduled absences. (Postmaster never informed me of need to use FMLA ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 29, 2007 4:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I HAVE DEGENERATE HIP
how can i go about filing law suit against former employer who denied me flma right because i have never used it before and they are assuming i am faking my health problem so i was fired for attendanc...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 12, 2007 5:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Kansas