Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

Termination

My Daughter Donna age 30 suffered a mini stroke as

a result of a brain hemerage. The company she worked

for almost 6 months full time an prior part time.

Terminated her employment a week later.Therefor she

has medical insurance and no income to pay for treatment. Can this company do this legally???

Any info provide is Greatly appreciated Thank you Sincerely Edward A. Sweezey


Asked on 2/27/02, 9:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Martin Law Office of Thomas Martin

Re: Termination

Under the Family Medical Leave Act an employee is entitled to 12 weeks per year of unpaid leave for a serious medical condition. Employees are eligible for leave if they have worked for their employer at least 12 months, at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months, and work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles. An employer cannot terminate the employee for taking that leave but can terminate an employee for unrelated reasons.

A terminated employee may also be eligible under COBRA to continued medical coverage for up to 18 months. The employee would be responsible for the cost of that coverage.

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Answered on 2/27/02, 9:33 am


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