Legal Question in Medical Leave in Indiana

need an answer for the family medical leave act

My Mother who is Deaf is hospitalized and I am needed there to interpret for her. Would this be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act? My employer has denied my request so I will end up loosing my job.My Step-Father is also deaf so that is why I am needed to stay at the hospital with my Mother.


Asked on 9/15/05, 3:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Dutkanych Biesecker & Dutkanych

Re: need an answer for the family medical leave act

The FMLA allows leave to be taken to "care" for a parent. It appears that your employer is taking the position that your mother's need for an interpreter does not qualify. However, I believe that there is an argument that your interpretive assistance is needed to care for your mother and thus your situation is protected by the FMLA. Should you want to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at 812-424-1002.

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Answered on 9/16/05, 12:11 pm


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