California Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

Demoted upon return from FMLA
Went to Rehab and returned to work. When I returned I was demoted to a differant level and total pay. I don't believe this can happen since I was on FMLA.
1 answer  |  asked Oct 4, 2014 7:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Requested FMLA-am I on it?
I requested FMLA verbally upon emergency hospitalization. I assume it was granted. However i did not receive any paperwork from employer indicating I was granted FMLA or what my rights and responsibil...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2012 09:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can an employer adjust your date of employment after taking FMLA?
I requested 4 weeks FMLA from my employer and they approved it after I completed the Federal Medical Certification form but they also required me to spend 4 weeks accrued vacation time. So I was force...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 5, 2011 2:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

are claims of violation of FMLA grievable to the end under union contract?
I was laid off wrongfully while under FMLA. My union agrees and filed multiple grievances, including FLMA violation (the union, not myself, is listed as the grievant). I want to fight this with an att...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 2, 2011 08:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Do I have a lawsuit against my employer for lost wages and emotional damage?
In April I found out I had a brain tumor, and had emergency surgery. I went on disability and FMLA. When the FMLA expired I was not recovered from my ordeal. The HR dept. for my employer sent me paper...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 25, 2011 6:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Violation of my rights under FMLA
On June 13 of this year, I returned to work from FMLA. Before I took FMLA, I trained another employee on my job. When I returned, my manager said she wanted to keep my co-worker in my former position....
2 answers  |  asked Aug 4, 2011 12:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days stated on the form? Also do I have to resubmit
I was approved for FMLA for a duration of one year. The doctor stated the FREQUENCY 1-3 times per month and the DURATION 8 hours per episode. Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days state...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 29, 2011 5:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I have a doctor's prescription since 7/2/10 to be off of work due to Pneumonia
I have been under my doctor's care since then and have gotten continued prescriptions to stay out of work due to continued pneumonia. I am a full time nurse, now going into third week out of work, my ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 14, 2010 7:55 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

FMLA deducted hours for 40 hour disabled employees
My employer recently announced that if any employee who is diabled, and can only work a 40 hour work week, will now have their FMLA hours deducted when OVERTIME is a mandatory requirement. Basically i...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 6, 2005 9:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to California