Legal Question in Medical Leave in New York

equivalent pay

In February of last year (99-00 school year) I took a 4 month maternity leave from my position as a school teacher. I did not request FMLA leave becasue I was unaware of the FMLA leave act since my employer never posted any notices. Upon return to work this September, my salary has been lowered by $600 because of my leave. My employer says that he has a right to do this because I did not work a full year in 99-00 and therefore am not eligible for all of the previous year's (98-99) raise. Others who take unpaid leaves for portions of the year are subject to the same salary decrease. Is this legal for a maternity leave?

Thank you.


Asked on 10/14/00, 10:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joy Frank Joy Y. Frank, Atty-At-Law

Re: equivalent pay

Sounds like you possibly have an action.

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Answered on 11/07/00, 11:49 am


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