Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas
Family Medical Leave Act of 1993
Do learning disabilities fall under the FMLA? I have a child who is AD/HD and is a year behind in Math. He needs to be tutored outside of school in order to catch up to his class. I wish to take off 1 hour early from work each day in order to get him to the tutor, but my company is balking.
Asked on 8/02/01, 6:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Evans
Mathis & Donheiser
Re: Family Medical Leave Act of 1993
The short answer is "no", FMLA does not apply. There needs to be a serious health condition and, for periodic leave such as you are describing, that generally means caring for someone with a serious illness. Sorry I could not be more encouraging.
Answered on 8/02/01, 7:35 pm