Family & Medical Leave Act Lawyers in Philadelphia
Defending Your Right to Take Protected Leave
It is an unfortunate truth that illness and accidents can happen to you or your loved ones at any time. Recognizing this, federal law allows employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for qualifying medical conditions. Upon your return to work, you must be given the same position you had when you left or one that is substantially similar with comparable compensation.
Under certain circumstances, you can use your FMLA leave intermittently. In other words, you do not need to take 12 consecutive weeks of unpaid leave.
While its intention is straightforward, the practical applications of the FMLA can be complex. Many employers do not know their obligations under the FMLA, and some employers rely on their employees not knowing their rights. This means that many employers do not abide by FMLA requirements.
If you were not allowed the time you needed to recover from a medical condition or aid a sick parent, child or other close relative, you have legal options that our firm can help you leverage.
At Weisberg Law, our experienced Family and Medical Leave Act attorneys in Philadelphia can analyze your situation and provide you with experienced guidance regarding your legal options. We do not charge a fee for an initial consultation.
Pregnancy is included as a qualifying condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act if the mother requires leave for prenatal care or is incapacitated due to pregnancy. Leave can also be taken after childbirth for a mother to recover and to allow new parents time to bond with a child after birth or adoption.
Pregnancy leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act is gender-neutral, meaning that non-carrying parents also have the right to FMLA leave after the birth of their child.
Were You Demoted After Taking Leave?
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, your employer does not necessarily have to provide you with exactly the same position. However, the job does have to be substantially similar to the one you had prior to leave. What is substantially similar? Under Family and Medical Leave Act regulations, an equivalent position is one that has similar responsibilities, working conditions, pay and benefits and must require the same skill, effort and authority.
If your position upon returning from FMLA leave has fewer opportunities for promotion, offers lower pay, does not involve the same duties or is otherwise dissimilar from your previous position, you may be able to recover in a lawsuit against your employer.
Contact Weisberg Law for Assistance
The Family and Medical Leave Act attorneys at Weisberg Law provide free consultations for employees who were concerned about their rights concerning leave. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge our clients unless we can recover compensation for you.
Contact Weisberg Law online or call (610) 550-8042 when you need help from experienced attorneys you can trust to fight for your rights with your best interests at heart.
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