How To Know If You Have An FMLA Case
by Ken Marshall
Do you believe that you were treated unfairly while trying to take advantage of the FMLA leave that you are entitled to? Before you try to brush it off and maybe even leave your place of employment, you might want to first talk with an attorney that handles FMLA case laws. To determine whether you have enough of a case to consult with an attorney over, you will want to keep reading.
Your Employer Wants To Dispute Your Reason For Taking Leave
The FMLA, or family medical leave act, allows you to take up to twelve weeks off throughout the calendar year. This is time that you take to help a loved one. It could be used to care for a sick child or to be at home to help with the arrival of a new baby. If your mother is sick and you need to be available for all of her medical appointments, you can apply for FMLA. If your employer has told you that you will not be granted the leave because they do not like the reason for the leave, you will want to contact an attorney right away.
Your Position Was Terminated While On FMLA
You will want to immediately contact an attorney if you were terminated from your job while on FMLA. This is not allowed. Your position should be reserved for you for your return to work. They can have another employee fill in your spot so that business can continue as normal. However, that employee will need to return to a different position in the company when you are back from your FMLA leave.
Your Employer Says You Haven't Worked Enough
If you have worked for your employer for at least 12 months, you qualify for FMLA. Therefore, if you have an employer that is trying to say that you do not qualify for the leave, you will want to get in touch with an FMLA case law attorney.
You will want to attempt to make appointments for consultations with several attorneys. This way, you will be able to truly decide which legal professional will work well for you. You may need to pay a retainer upfront, or they might be able to take on your case on contingency if you are seeking financial compensation for everything your employer has put you through because of the FMLA leave that you took.
For more information on FMLA law cases, contact a professional near you.
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My name is Linda and my husband and I recently opened a small business. Since we didn't know anything about being business owners, we hired a business attorney to make sure that we followed all the necessary rules and regulations for small business owners. Our attorney made sure everything ran smoothly for us so that we were ready for our grand opening. If you're considering opening a business, this blog will help you understand all the legalities that's associated with running a business. I wanted to make this information easily attainable so that everyone who wants to open their own business can begin to make their dreams come true.