South Florida Maternity Leave Discrimination
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Group health benefits are also maintained during this period of leave. This act is intended to allow employees to manage work and family responsibilities, and to allow reasonable unpaid leave for certain medical and family reasons. It also promotes equal employment opportunity for men and women.
At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., our firm has extensive experience representing workers in FMLA claims in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and across south Florida. If you believe that you have a valid claim under FMLA, or you believe that your employer has discriminated against you because you took advantage of rights guaranteed under FMLA, it is important to speak with an attorney regarding your rights.
Boca Raton FMLA Discrimination Attorney
The FLMA provides job protection, but employees do have established procedures and responsibilities to ensure that protection under the act. FMLA entitles employees to leave, makes sure that health benefits will be maintained and that the employee's job will be restored when the leave ends. Employees must also meet notice requirements and certify the need for leave.
If employers fail to live up to their obligations under FMLA, refuse unpaid medical leave upon a proper showing of qualified leave, or retaliate against a worker for using rights to time off from work, they risk liability for damages.
For additional information about your right to take time off from work and FMLA discrimination, contact Florida FMLA lawyer William Julien to schedule an appointment. Call toll free at 866-569-7398.
