QUESTION
I worked for a company for almost 6 years. No complaints until change in management. I need surgery. Called for LOA on a Tues Let go on Thurs.
Asked on Mar 29th, 2017 on Labor and Employment - Georgia
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The surgery; when I called to get the LOA I didn't know how long I would be absent so I may have needed the short term disability the employer supplied. Then 2 days later, I was let go. Now, no insurance and delayed the surgery. What can I do if anything?
1 ANSWER
Labor and Employment Attorney serving Atlanta, GA
2 Awards
If your employer is covered by the FMLA (does it have at least 50 employees working within a 75 mile radius of you?), and if you complied with your employer's policy for applying for FMLA leave, you may have a case of interference or retaliation for exercising rights under the FMLA. In such a case you can win your back pay, liquidated damages equal to the back pay,reinstatement to your job, and your attorney's fees.
Michael A. Caldwell
michaelcaldwell@dcbflegal.com
Answered on Apr 11th, 2017 at 11:06 AM