Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Does an unemployed spouse qualify for FMLA, if her husband has been declared permanent and stationary, due to a work related injury (employer large utility in so cal)? This is in the State of California, County Of San Bernardino.


Asked on 4/02/10, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

FMLA applies to employees who need to take leave from work to care for a spouse or close family member. If you are unemployed, I do not see how you could qualify because you do not have a job to take leave from.

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Answered on 4/07/10, 3:27 pm


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