Family & Medical Leave General Information
The FMLA stipulates that employees are eligible for family medical leave for matters that include:
- Birth and care of a child
- Acceptance of an adopted child or foster child into the family
- Care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious medical condition
- The employee's own serious health condition
Under provisions of the act, the employee's job cannot be eliminated unless the employer provides a position of equal or greater compensation and responsibility upon return from medical leave. In addition, the employee can suffer no employer retaliation, harassment, or discrimination as a result of taking family medical leave.
We work closely with our clients and are able to understand the true scope of their FMLA issues and how the law impacts their situation. FMLA disputes are often the result of unclear expectations and can be resolved with skillful negotiations or mediation. When a trial becomes necessary, we are ready to stand up for your rights and interests.
