The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take an unpaid leave of absence for up to 12 weeks. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that when employees submit a certified health care record, employers cannot request information from their doctors. Employees...
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Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
If you are suffering from a serious illness, or you need to care for a family member that is, you may be able to take a break from your job and return to the same position after a period of time. This benefit falls under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Not everyone...
Can I be fired while on family or medical leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that protects us when we need to spend time with our families. It is your right as an employee to get up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave when your child is born, you adopt or you or one of your family members suffer...
New ruling could affect how FMLA applies to rotational employees
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides employee with up to 12 consecutive weeks of leave in any year. Unfortunately, rotational employees do not always benefit the same as other employees – particularly, it seems, after a recent court ruling. Instead of working...
FMLA protects workers during challenging times
It’s a new year, and many people these days are focusing on their health, especially given that many illnesses spread in the winter. Indiana workers should know that under Indiana law, employers are not required to provide workers with sick leave, either paid or...
Have your FMLA rights been violated?
The Family and Medical Leave Act protects workers in America when they need to take a leave of absence from their jobs to look after their own medical needs or the medical needs of family members. Many employers must respect the rights Indiana residents have under the...
Key points about using FMLA for serious health conditions
A common concern for Indiana workers is what they will do if they or a loved one becomes ill with a serious health condition and time off from work is needed. Returning to full health should be the priority, but it is natural to be worried about how an absence will...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Although pregnancy discrimination has long been illegal, it’s still a widespread problem in U.S. workplaces. According to the Equal Opportunity Commission, thousands of women file pregnancy discrimination claims each year. Still, some women never file complaints...
What is the advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) aims at protecting workers through illness, pregnancy and other such conditions. Essentially, it makes sure that companies recognize that workers are people with lives outside of work and thus have certain protections if they...
Losing your job while on Family And Medical Leave Act leave
As an employee, if you qualify for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) there may come a time when you want to take advantage of these benefits. For example, this is common when caring for a sick spouse or after having a child. While it's your right to request FMLA leave,...