If your employer has more than 50 employees at your location, and you have worked there for a year or more, you are probably covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, which entitles you to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for treatment for serious medical conditions. The employer would have to let you take the leave and not retaliate against you for it.
If the employer has 15 or more employees, you may be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act as well, depending on the nature of your medical conditions. In that event, you may be entitled to accommodations that could include extra leave or a flexible schedule.
Please call us to schedule a consultation to explore these issues.
Answered on Jul 10th, 2014 at 1:34 PM