Legal Question in Medical Leave in Kentucky
ive been approved for medical family leave (my wife has stage4 colon cancer) however i work as much as i can. Can i be fired for missing work?
Asked on 10/25/11, 9:05 am
2 Answer from Attorneys
Andrea Welker
Welker Law Office
Not if your employer is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act. You have twelve weeks total under FMLA, although they do not have to pay you for the time if you do not have enough paid time off to cover it. They cannot fire you for missing work due to your wife's treatment, but do not have to hold the same job for you, just a job. Best of luck to you during this difficult time.
Answered on 10/26/11, 1:50 pm