An employer is obligated to offer you FMLA papers to apply for leave and to provide you with the ability to meet the requirements of their program and the government standards. When an employer fails to tell you your rights or you fail to follow through on requirements, you may… read more →
Employers often face legal action for interfering with the employee right of FMLA leave. FMLA interference occurs when an employer blocks an employee’s use of FMLA or disciplines an employee for using FMLA. Blocking an eligible employee’s use of FMLA or retaliating against an employee who used FMLA approved leave… read more →
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. What is the purpose of FMLA? FMLA protects the employee by giving them continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee… read more →