Employer Violating Fmla Rights

Summary

Under the FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain medical situations. Its illegal for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided under FMLA. An employer cannot use an employees request of or use of FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment actions, such as hiring, promotions, or disciplinary actions. If you think your rights under FMLA were violated, you could file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or consult with a local attorney for further guidance. Remember, this is general advice and the actual legal scenario might be more complex.

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It seems you're facing an issue with your employer regarding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in New York State (NYS).
- Under the FMLA, eligible employees are entitled to up to * weeks of unpaid leave for certain medical situations for either the employee or a member of the employee's immediate family.
- It's illegal for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided under FMLA.
- An employer cannot use an employee's request of or use of FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment actions, such as hiring, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
- If you think your rights under FMLA were violated, you could file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or consult with a local attorney for further guidance.
Remember, this is general advice and the actual legal scenario might be more complex.