Legal Question in Medical Leave in Florida

Family Medical Leave Act in Florida

I have been told that in Florida a person with a medical condition can no longer use FMLA, that it is only for family members. Where could I find this information, the personnel department states that this is now regulation but will not provide any information. Can you Help?


Asked on 7/10/07, 10:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Family Medical Leave Act in Florida

For information about your rights under the FMLA you may want to check out the Department of Labor's website, www.dol.gov.

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Answered on 7/10/07, 10:53 pm
Jeffrey Sheldon

Re: Family Medical Leave Act in Florida

There seems to be some misinformation. The FMLA is a federal law, there is no law in Florida that overrules it, nor could a state law overrule a federal law. The law guarantees protected leave up to 12 weeks in a 12 month period for personal and family illness and injury, as well as pregnancy and adoption leave. The regulations are found at dol.gov, as well as much info. Click on the family and medical leave act link.

It is possible that personnel is saying you have used up your 12 weeks, but they should tell you that if it is the case, as well as when they project you to be eligible for more.

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Answered on 7/10/07, 11:01 pm


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