They suspect FMLA abuse; employee suspects retaliation “Peggy, you say that you never know when your leg pain will flare up,” said Manager Dwight Chute, then taking a deep breath before he started saying what he’d planned for some time. “But, quite honestly, I’m confident I know when it’ll happen.” “Really? When?” said Peggy Thatcher, […]
Discouraged from Taking Leave Before Request: Is It FMLA Violation?
Company says employee never said he was interested in taking leave “I agree you haven’t been yourself in a long time,” said Manager Barb Dobrosky. “And I think you should consider more rehab. But we need to figure out how this can work.” “The way leave usually works is I don’t work while I get […]
Leave Approved – and BTW, ‘You’re Fired!’ Bad Timing or FMLA Interference?
Investigation was underway, but employee says it was FMLA inteference “I’m sure this is just a bump in the road,” said Manager Emily Bruce. “We’ll get everything back in line in no time.” “I don’t understand why there’s so much scrutiny of what I do and how I do it,” said employee Justin Brubaker. “No […]
Employee who’s out sick a lot insists he can’t be fired: Can he?
FMLA dispute: A good performer, but he takes a lot of leave. George began speaking as soon as he sat down in Mal’s office: “I’m assuming you called me in here to discuss my request for medical leave. I’m looking forward to the time off to get this thyroid problem under control and …” “That […]