Legal Question in Medical Leave in Virginia
Family Medical Leave Act does my condition qualify
I have chronic migraines and a heart condition. My doctor filled out paperwork for intermittent FMLA coverage. My HR rep is telling me I am not able to call in an FMLA day on the same day, for example I can't wake up ill on Monday and call to say I am taking the day under FMLA. I requested coverage 2 months ago. I was advised today that I am not being covered. I meet all the basic requirements. I don't know where to turn. Do I have options? My HR rep tried to talk to me about my condition in front of my co workers, I advised I don't want to do talk about my private matters in public and he became angry and advised me that I was not covered. What should my next steps be?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Family Medical Leave Act does my condition qualify
If your company continues to refuse you FMLA leave, you may have to engage the services of an attorney to write them a letter to formally apprise them of their obligations under this particular federal law (and the possible consequences of their failure to comply).