Ohio Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

can they deny me fmla for having the flu?
company i work for denied my fmla paperwork because the doctor did not prescribe me any medicine. I had the flu and very bad stomach cramps. the doctor did my paper work took me off work for 3 days an...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 20, 2011 1:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

12 week leave of absence covered by FMLA verses Doctors orders to be off work for 19 weeks.
I had a health issue that my Doctor had me off work for, for aprox 19 weeks. I gave my employer the letter from the Doctor explaining the reason. My employer told me I HAD to fill out FMLA forms to co...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2011 10:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can FMLA be used for a sister?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 3, 2011 6:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What if your medical condition requires a longer absence than the 12 week FMLA allows?
My husband was hospitalized with a heart attack and after doing a heart cath, found that he would require open heart surgery. Because they gave him a blood thinner upon arriving at the hopital, they h...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 16, 2011 6:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employer used FMLA for other than described
I was granted FMLA by my employer for my back problem. My DR. filled out my paper work stating that my back problems could be possible lifetime. I never used any of the FMLA. February 2010 a month or ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2011 10:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this harrassment or just a bad HR Dept?
**Long post, just trying to be thorough** A few years ago, I began using FMLA leave to cover days off I needed because of complications with my bi-polar disorder and some troubles my wife has with her...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 6, 2011 10:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I file FMLA for your child over the age of 18, for a serious health condition?
My daughter went to the emergency room on Nov. 14th, the E.R. doctor didn't do a culture test to determine what it was...but diagnosed her with strep-throat and wrote her a perscription for penicillin...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 4, 2010 2:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer deny my return to work? Doctor did a fit for duty certifcate saying I could return.
Employer states the doctor was unclear and she needed more info. and as a result, I couldn't return. The doctor stated I can do light duty,(meaning no strenouous activity). My job doesn't entail doing...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 9, 2010 09:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer require a doctors slip for every FMLA absence?
I have an approved FMLA claim for a lifelong illness covering myself and a seperate one covering my spouse. In both cases, I was approved for one day of FMLA leave per week (totaling 2 days a week). N...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 22, 2010 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can your employer revoke your ability to travel when using FMLA for an off the job injury?
I will be requiring knee surgery for an off the job injury. I will be using FMLA to get the time off I need for recovery. My employer states that not only can I not return to work until fully healed b...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2010 2:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Have an Employment Law question?