If you believe your Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights have been violated, you will need an experienced and dedicated Knoxville FMLA attorney on your side. Reach out to our skilled firm today to discuss your case and your legal options.
What is the FMLA?
The Family Medical Leave Act, also known as the FMLA, was formed to supply employees with paid or unpaid medical leave. In Tennessee, employees who have worked at least 1,250 hours for a company with at least 50 employees and who live within a 75-mile radius from their employment, likely be covered under the FMLA. This act authorizes qualifying employees to accept up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave from work to be able to care for a sick family member, themselves, or care for a newborn baby with the assurance that they will have their job, or one very similar when they come back.
If you have any questions about your rights under the FMLA, it is in your best interest to reach out to Morris & Doolan today to discuss your case with a dedicated legal team that will support you and your rights.
What are my options if my FMLA rights have been violated?
You should retain the services of a skilled employment attorney as soon as you can if you believe that your rights under the FMLA were violated. Our legal team is on your side and will do whatever it takes to. defense your future.
If you take your 12 weeks for emergency reasons in accordance with the FMLA, and when return, your employer has either discontinued your position or hired another person to replace you, you will likely have a possible claim against your employer. It is critical to note, however, that your employer does not have to pay you while you are on leave, however, you do have a right to your job, so long as you return within the 12 week period.
Do not hesitate to reach out to our firm today if you are encountering this unfortunate issue. With the aid of a skilled Knoxville employment attorney, you can feel more confident knowing that your case is in the right hands. Contact our firm today to get started. We look forward to hearing from you.
CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED TENNESSEE FIRM
If you need a Knoxville workers’ compensation lawyer or employment law attorney, Morris & Doolan is here to support you. Our firm has significant experience representing clients facing a wide range of workers’ compensation matters, including denial of benefits, appeals, and third-party lawsuits. If you need a Tennessee employment lawyer, we are experienced in handling matters ranging from discrimination and sexual harassment to wrongful termination and FMLA. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
