Legal Question in Medical Leave in Maryland

Re: informed

There are several criteria you and your employer must meet in order for you to be entitled to FMLA leave. Basically, if you have a serious health condition as defined by the law (or a qualifying family situation), have worked at least 12 months for the employer and at least 1250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave, and your employer has 50 or more employees, then you are likely entitled to be protected under the law. (There are some exceptions.) It would not matter that you did not specificaly ask for "FMLA leave", as long as you made it clear you needed leave for a health condition.

If you qualify, you are entitled to up to 12 weeks in a 12 month period (the period can be counted in different ways) and are entitled to be returned to the same or equivalent position you had prior to leave.

You can visit the US DOL web site at dol.gov for all the info you need about FMLA. Also, feel free to call me for a free consultation if you'd like. I'd be glad to review the matter and advise you on how to proceed.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

The Sheldon Law Firm

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Laurel, MD 20707

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Disclaimer: This posting does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. It is not confidential, nor is it privileged, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult with an attorney for advice specific to the facts of your case.