{"id":651,"date":"2017-12-07T13:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/elizabethtatelaw\/?p=651"},"modified":"2019-08-05T13:31:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T13:31:43","slug":"five-myths-every-employee-should-know-about-fmla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elizabethtatelaw.com\/five-myths-every-employee-should-know-about-fmla\/","title":{"rendered":"Five myths every employee should know about FMLA"},"content":{"rendered":"
Caring for a sick family member is one of the most difficult tasks a person can experience. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lets employees take time off to care for a family member with a serious medical condition or because of their own serious medical issues. The FMLA also gives time off to care for a newborn child, foster care placement or adopted child.<\/p>\n
While the FMLA entitles employees to certain rights and protections, there are restrictions. Many employees can misunderstand the limits of the FMLA and what it covers. Here we will cover these myths and tell employees what they can do if they experience issues with FMLA leave.<\/p>\n
Here are five common misconceptions that workers can have about FMLA leave.<\/p>\n
What to do if you run into a FMLA problem<\/strong><\/p>\n You should speak with an employment law attorney if your employer unlawfully denies your FMLA leave request or if you experience adverse actions because of your time off. An experienced lawyer can review the specifics of your case and fight for your best interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Caring for a sick family member is one of the most difficult tasks a person can experience. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lets employees take time off to care for a family member with a serious medical condition or because of their own serious medical issues. The FMLA also gives time off to … Continue reading Five myths every employee should know about FMLA<\/span>