Your Health is What Matters. Being Fired for Medical Leave is Illegal.

Losing your job is hard. Feeling like it was because you took off time for your health or you family is devastating. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects your job. Let's explore your rights.

01

Firing While on Leave

You were on approved FMLA leave for a serious health condition or to care for a family member. While you were out, your position was "eliminated."
02

Termination After Return

You returned from protected medical leave, and you were immediately put on a performance plan for "issues" that arose while you were gone, and then fired.
03

Interference or Discouragement

You requested FMLA leave, and your manager pressured you not to take it or made comments about your "commitment." Your request was denied, or you were fired.

Answering your Questions

Understanding Your Rights

Navigating your rights under the FMLA can feel overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with a health condition. Our Free Leverage Assessment is built to clarify your situation.

Q: What is the FMLA?

A. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons.

Q: What is FMLA retaliation?

A. It is when an employer takes adverse action (like firing, demoting or harassing) against an employee for taking or requesting legally protected medical leave.

Your FMLA Checklist Can Help:

Did you request or take legally protected medical leave (FMLA)?
Were you fired or demoted shortly after your request or your return?
Did your employer discourage you from taking your full leave?
Did you returnfromleave to find your job was given to someone else?
Did your manager's attitude toward you change negatively after your leave?
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