Legal Question in Medical Leave in Florida
FMLA vs STD in FL
My husband was just dx'd w/ lupus,
his dr wrote him out of work to get
further testing and treatment. His
employer is making it very stressful
as to if his job will still be there or if
he will be approved for FMLA. He is a
manager and is a ''key'' employee
under FMLA. What are the laws? How
can a person be treated and not be
stressed due to ''cut throat''
employers? Will he be protected if he
uses fmla AND std? What are his
options?
So Stressed in Florida
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: FMLA vs STD in FL
without reviewing all of the facts it is difficult to to fully answer your question. However, Short term disability is completely independent of FMLA.
STD is simply an insurance policy to pay someone while they are out of work for a covered illness or injury. FMLA is a Federal Act designed to protect the job and guarantee that a person will not lose their job while out of work for a covered condition provided they actually qualify for FMLA. FMLA does provide that an employee should not be retaliated against for taking advantage of the benefit.
You would be best advised to contact an employment attorney in your area so that you can spend some time with them to discuss you particular situation.
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