Legal Question in Medical Leave in Kansas

Fired and Wanting to File Suit

While on FMLA leave due to a personal injury, I was

terminated from my job. I have contacted a local

attorney and I received my first invoice for services.

It was $285. I am unemployed and am still suffering

from my injury. I believe that the FMLA act is

wonderful, but it is definately not fully enforcable

for most. I have a great case. I have kept very good

records. I have educated myself very well. I cannot

afford $250 per hour to persue this. I desperately

need some suggestions. My attorney has not suggested

that I file a complaint with EEOC or any other state

office and I am concerned that I may go over my time

limit. PLEASE...Someone give me some sound


Asked on 9/08/00, 12:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Martin Law Office of Thomas Martin

Re: Fired and Wanting to File Suit

If you were fired in violation of the FMLA you do not need to file a charge with the EEOC or any state agency. You can file a complaint in federal court without any preliminary requirements. You will need an attorney to do this, however. If you have a valid claim you should have no problem finding an attorney who will represent you on a contingency fee basis which means that the legal fee will be paid out of your recovery with no up front cost to you.

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Answered on 10/06/00, 8:19 am


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