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Florida Leave Of Absence Rights Attorney

Last updated on November 29, 2023

By law, employees throughout Florida are allowed leaves of absence from their jobs for certain conditions. While such leave is protected by state and federal laws, some employers may try to persuade an employee not to take the time he or she is legally entitled to. Employers may resort to intimidation tactics, threats to terminate a worker’s job or an outright denial of requests for time off. As these leaves are protected by law, attempts to block an employee from taking leave are considered discrimination. If the person is fired for taking leave anyway, he or she has the option to file a wrongful termination claim.

At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., we help employees understand their employment rights and the legal options available to them, given the specific details of their situation. Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the discrimination, protect the client’s rights and help them file a claim against the company.

Understanding Your Options For Taking Leave Is Critical

Some of the most common types of protected leaves of absence include:

  • Family medical leave under FMLA – One of the most common reasons an employee must take a leave of absence at work is to tend to medical circumstances, either for themselves personally or for an immediate family member. This can include the birth of a child or caring for a close relative during a difficult medical situation. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the individual is allowed to take as much as 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month time frame.
  • Jury duty – Employers are required to allow individuals time off work to serve jury duty, regardless of how long the case may take.
  • Military leave of absence – Florida employers must preserve the employment and jobs or members of the military who are deployed or activated for certain duties, including training, for up to five years. When they return, the military members must be given their jobs back.
  • Leave for domestic violence victims – Employers must allow victims of domestic violence up to three days within a 12-month period to handle circumstances related to violence.

When you contact our firm, we can provide you with the answers and information you need to protect your employment rights while utilizing these leave options. Our lawyers will advocate on your behalf at each step in the process.

We Offer Free Consultations To All Prospective Clients

If you suspect that you are being discriminated against because you are taking a legally protected leave of absence at work, call our Boynton Beach law office today at 561-560-5597 or reach out online. The consultation is free and we serve clients throughout Florida.