Legal Question in Medical Leave in Tennessee
Family Medical Leave
I was told by my employer that my doctors appointments while pregnant were not covered under my FMLA. Is this correct?
Asked on 4/24/07, 9:58 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr.
Becker Law Firm
Re: Family Medical Leave
It depends on the reason for the leave. Under the regulations, prenatal care is covered by FMLA leave time. However, it is drafted in such a way as to indicate that the leave may be taken for "a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the employee's job."
For more information about FMLA leave rights, you can visit my website, www.memphisemploymentlawyer.net or the Department of Labor's website, www.dol.gov.
Answered on 4/24/07, 12:40 pm