Legal Question in Medical Leave in New York
I work in a Hospital . I informed my Supervisor that My parents who are in their eighties are having problems and made a request for time off . She did not grant it and told me not to come to her with something like that . She did not inform me of the family medical leave act. I would have applied if I had .known. Was the Supervisor obligated to inform me of this act?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The FMLA covers an employee for for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee;
for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.
In your case, check with your HR department for their for the procedures on applying for FMLA.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
