Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
FMLA - Contact Our Family Medical Leave Act Lawyers at Massey
& Duffy, PLLC
At
Massey & Duffy, we understand that nothing is more important
than your family. As such, when you have to take care of
yourself or your family, your last concern should be whether your
employer will terminate you or take retaliatory action.
However, if your employer is careless about your serious medical condition (or that of your family), you may have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act. Contact us for a free consultation regarding this issue.
Who is eligible under the Family Medical Leave Act
Employees are eligible under the FMLA if they have been employed for at least a year, have worked 1,250 or more during the year, and currently work at the site where the employer employs 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius. The employee or that person's family must have a "serious health condition".
The employee must request the FMLA leave as soon as possible, but (in the even there is no emergency) at least 2 business days prior to the commencement of the leave. The employer then has 2 business days to notify the employee as to whether that individual is eligible for the leave; if no notification is made then the employee is deemed eligible according to the Department of Labor.
In our experience litigating FMLA claims, certain issues are rather common. Employers often fail to apply the FMLA with any care or precision, and often fail to apply it at all. Employers sometimes even retaliiate against their employees once learning that they have personal issues that will distract them from their jobs.
One of the most common mistakes employer make is failing to designate an absence as an FMLA leave in a timely fashion. The Department of Labor has ruled that the employees need not state that they are seeking FMLA leave, this duty is up to the employer. The employer must also address various issues with the employee in a timely manner, many of which are outlined in DOL Form WH-381.
Employers also struggle with the interplay between short-term disability benefits, the ADA, Florida's Whistleblower Statute, and other rules and regulations designed to protect the employee. Requiring medical certifications for employees is also a problematic area which often leads to litigation.
Our Law Firm Can Assist with the Complexities of the FMLA
Our law firm can help with issues regarding the FMLA, including those raised by employers and employees. If you are an employee claiming a violation or retaliation for exerting your FMLA rights, we often can take your case without any charges to you unless we obtain a recovery.
If you would like to discuss your FMLA issues, please contact our lawyers at Massey & Duffy, PLLC, located in Gainesville, Florida, for a free consultation. We can advise you on the best course of action that is best for your personal situation and restore your life (and that of your loved ones) to a stable situation as quickly as possible.
Contact Our Attorneys Now...
Email us for a free case evaluation at mmassey@masseyandduffy.com, call us to discuss your case at (352) 374-0878, or come visit us as 824 E. University Ave., Gainesville FL 32601.
