How Can an Atlanta FMLA Attorney Help?
Nothing is more important than your family. But employers don't always agree. If your employer has violated your right to take family and medical leave, you should immediately speak with an Atlanta FMLA attorney.
When you or your family is suffering from a serious health condition, taking time off from work is the most important employee right you have. Unfortunately, employers will target employees who take FMLA leave for wrongful termination and retaliation.
FMLA cases are challenging, time consuming, and complicated. FMLA policy is also frequently changing.
Don't let this happen to you.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified employees up to twelve weeks of unpaid, jobprotected leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:
- For the birth and care of a newborn child of the employee
- For placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care
- To care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition
- To take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition
If you have taken FMLA leave for one of the above reasons and are now facing the loss of your job or some other form of retaliation, you need a law firm to protect your rights.
It is important to contact an experienced Atlanta FMLA lawyer as soon you believe you may have an FMLA claim. We are ready to help you protect your FMLA rights.
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Do I Have a Good Family and Medical Leave Act Case?
The first thing our Atlanta FMLA attorneys do is determine if you have a good case.
We immediately investigate your FMLA claims. We carefully evaluate the facts in your case to determine which FMLA laws apply. We do everything we can to protect your FMLA rights and to protect you from employer retaliation.
A good FMLA case starts with evidence showing that an eligible employee has (1) properly requested FMLA leave and (2) has experienced termination or retaliation.
You are eligible to receive FMLA leave if you meet all three of the following criteria:
- You work for an employer with 50 or more employees
- You have worked for your employer at least 12 months
- You have worked for at least 1,250 hours during this most recent 12 month period
Even when you meet these criteria, employers may attempt to fire you or retaliate against you for trying to take FMLA leave.
One of the keys to preventing FMLA retaliation is working with an experienced employment law firm as soon as you see any signs of FMLA retaliation. Examples of FMLA retaliation include:
- Demotion to a lower ranked or lower-paid position
- Denial of a promotion or raise
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Imposition of disciplinary sanctions
- Threats to have false criminal charges filed against you
If you are the victim of FMLA discrimination or retaliation, our Atlanta FMLA lawyers will work hard to protect you and your family's rights.
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Choosing the Right Atlanta FMLA Lawyer Can Make All the Difference
Having an experienced Atlanta FMLA attorney on your side can make the difference between keeping or losing your job.
FMLA cases are challenging, time consuming, and complicated. FMLA policy is also frequently changing.
There are two important FMLA policy changes you need to know about.
First, the U.S. Department of Labor has defined the phrase "serious health condition." The concept of a serious health condition is important to several types of family and medical leave.
According to the Department of Labor, a "serious health condition" means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves either (1) inpatient care or (2) continuing treatment by a health care provider that involves more than three consecutive calendar days of incapacity.
Second, the U.S. Department of Labor has clarified what type of notice you must give your employer before taking FMLA leave.
According to the Department of Labor, when an employee becomes aware of a need for FMLA leave less than 30 days in advance, the employee should provide notice for leave either the same day or the next business day. Otherwise an employee must comply with the employer's usual and customary call-in procedures for reporting an absence.
If you believe that your company has violated the Family and Medical Leave Act, it is important to contact a knowledgeable Atlanta FMLA lawyer as soon as possible.
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