Ohio Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: FMLA

Can recertified FMLA be dennied if a required class is taken during the time specified ?
I had an ruptured diviticuli which resulted in abdominal abcess and two hospilizations with surgery. I obtained the required paperwork from MD and submitted and was on FMLA leave from july 10th to the...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 15, 2010 07:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA Violation - release of medical records request
My employer asked me to sign a release of medical records authorization form. They said until I signed the release, my FMLA would be denied. I've had FMLA intermittent since Jan. 08. My doctors have s...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 6, 2009 9:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA Entitlement Denied by Manager
I've worked 9 years for a company that's aware of my family health conditions. My wife and I have used FMLA. In an unforeseeable situation in which my health was aggrivated (I have a bladder contition...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 1, 2008 10:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My employer is denying me FMLA for my baby
I took FMLA for the birth of my son. In May 2007 (5 months pregnant) I was put on bedrest due to having preterm labor. I was off on FMLA from May 14 until October 8th 2007. Around August 1st I recieve...
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2008 10:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA question
My husband has worked for a local auto dealer for 32 years, he's 53 years old. He has held key management positions for approx 20 years. February 5, 2008 he stayed home from work, which was rare, thou...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 9, 2008 2:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

FMLA eligibility
RE: FMLA Our headquarters in Cleveland, OH has over 50 employees which makes us eligible for FMLA. However, our satellites throughout the country only have 3-4 employees at each site. Would they be co...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 27, 2007 07:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Physician Charges $15 to Complete FMLA Papers
One of our employees recently had an experience at a local surgeons office. The employee is in need of surgery and would need to be off work for 3-5 days. We provided FMLA paperwork for the employee t...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 21, 2007 07:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Discipline for FMLA related absences (later certified)
I work for the Postal Service. I've received my certifications for FMLA issues, (4 in all), only AFTER receiving discipline for unscheduled absences. (Postmaster never informed me of need to use FMLA ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 29, 2007 4:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My legal rights using sick/FMLA time
I have been using sick time and FMLA from a large corporation for treatment of severe depression and anxiety for the last 2 months. My doctor has filled out ample forms requested and recently was aske...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 19, 2007 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

fmla question
can i take 12 weeks of fmla for complications of pregnancy and then an additional 12 weeks of fmla for the care of my child? Since these are two seperate conditions?
1 answer  |  asked Sep 24, 2005 09:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio